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Carter, Thornton – Age 32, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Thornton Carter – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55519653   NAID File Unit: 55519651     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19463932

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55519653

NAID File Unit: 55519651

Microform: M2000

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