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Defrees, Thomas – Age 44, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Thomas Defrees – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56933635   NAID File Unit: 56933632     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19401864

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 2, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: poughkeepsie

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Orange

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 63/4“

Complexion: light

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 56933635

NAID File Unit: 56933632

Microform: M1824

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