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Boston, Thomas – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Thomas Boston – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42483335   NAID File Unit: 42483333     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19431752

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 26, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42483335

NAID File Unit: 42483333

Microform: M1822

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