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Shorter, Clinton – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Clinton Shorter – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55765861   NAID File Unit: 55765859     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19410913

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: point lookout

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Princess Anne

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55765861

NAID File Unit: 55765859

Microform: M1993

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