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Swinton, John – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 33rd US Colored Infantry

John Swinton – 33rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46356971   NAID File Unit: 46356969     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 33rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  33 infantry

ID: 19433651

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1862

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 9, 1862

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: Beaufort

Enlisted town: 

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: GEORGETOWN

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 46356971

NAID File Unit: 46356969

Microform: M1992

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