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Defriest, Thomas – Age 34, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

Thomas Defriest – 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

NAID: 39073046   NAID File Unit: 39073043     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19402695

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 9, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Poughkeepsie

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39073046

NAID File Unit: 39073043

Microform: M1821

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