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Shorter, William – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

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

NAID: 35835857   NAID File Unit: 35835855     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19409414

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 19, 1863

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WASHINGTON

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: GEORGETOWN

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: dark mulatto large lips

Eye color: Bro

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 35835857

NAID File Unit: 35835855

Microform: M1819

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