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Short, John W – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

John W Short – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42471625   NAID File Unit: 42471623     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19425423

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Shelbyville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Marshall

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42471625

NAID File Unit: 42471623

Microform: M1822

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