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Shields, Charles – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Charles Shields – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55765806   NAID File Unit: 55765803     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19410971

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Yorktown

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Elizabeth City

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: dark

Hair color: dark

Record Info

NAID: 55765806

NAID File Unit: 55765803

Microform: M1993

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