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Shelton, James H – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

James H Shelton – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45872497   NAID File Unit: 45872494     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19444462

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 23, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Prince William

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45872497

NAID File Unit: 45872494

Microform: M1823

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