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Shorter, Charles – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 22nd US Colored Infantry

Charles Shorter – 22nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45833836   NAID File Unit: 45833834     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 22nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  22 infantry

ID: 19433223

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 17, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Salem

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45833836

NAID File Unit: 45833834

Microform: M1823

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