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Short, Robert – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Robert Short – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55448047   NAID File Unit: 55448044     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19454597

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 7, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55448047

NAID File Unit: 55448044

Microform: M2000

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