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Shelton, John – Age 32, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Ry-Smi

John Shelton – 9th US Colored Infantry, Ry-Smi

NAID: 39110634   NAID File Unit: 39110632     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Ry-Smi

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19421223

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Charles

Town born: 

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39110634

NAID File Unit: 39110632

Microform: M1821

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