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Shorter, John W – Age 42, Year: 1865 – 38th US Colored Infantry

John W Shorter – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55834455   NAID File Unit: 55834452     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19433590

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 21, 1865

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Essex

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55834455

NAID File Unit: 55834452

Microform: M1993

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