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Shorter, James A – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 22nd US Colored Infantry

James A Shorter – 22nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45833860   NAID File Unit: 45833857     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 22nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  22 infantry

ID: 19433229

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 26, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PHILADELPHIA

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: ATLANTIC

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: brown

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 45833860

NAID File Unit: 45833857

Microform: M1823

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