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Shorter, Thomas – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Thomas Shorter – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55534025   NAID File Unit: 55534023     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464602

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Smith Plantation

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Washington

Occupation: Farmhand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Red

Record Info

NAID: 55534025

NAID File Unit: 55534023

Microform: M2000

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