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Morton, John – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

John Morton – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53675792   NAID File Unit: 53675789     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19439499

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pittsburgh

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 61/8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53675792

NAID File Unit: 53675789

Microform: M1994

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