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Norton, Philip – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Philip Norton – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38742714   NAID File Unit: 38742711     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500902

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 18, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Copiah

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38742714

NAID File Unit: 38742711

Microform: M1818

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