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Short, John – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

John Short – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46290430   NAID File Unit: 46290428     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19411045

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 26, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WASHINGTON

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 46290430

NAID File Unit: 46290428

Microform: M1992

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