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Linton, James – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

James Linton – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55758202   NAID File Unit: 55758200     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19407303

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Portsmouth

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Hyde

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55758202

NAID File Unit: 55758200

Microform: M1993

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