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Short, Robert – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

Robert Short – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46290445   NAID File Unit: 46290443     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19411052

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 19, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bridgeport

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46290445

NAID File Unit: 46290443

Microform: M1992

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