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Shorter, George – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

George Shorter – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35835837   NAID File Unit: 35835834     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19409407

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 22, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: E. Mills

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: HARPER'S FERRY

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 35835837

NAID File Unit: 35835834

Microform: M1819

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