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Short, James – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

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

NAID: 39084063   NAID File Unit: 39084061     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19408221

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: December 12, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: benedict

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39084063

NAID File Unit: 39084061

Microform: M1821

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