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Short, Henry – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Henry Short – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

NAID: 39084038   NAID File Unit: 39084036     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19408216

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 14, 1863

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Smyrna

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Sussex

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: black

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39084038

NAID File Unit: 39084036

Microform: M1821

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