Thomas Denton – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38956656 NAID File Unit: 38956653 Microform: M1817
Military Service
Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry
Regiment: 6 cavalry
ID: 19455503
Company: E
Year: 1865
Year Enlisted: 1865
Enlisted term years: 3
Enlisted date: January 16, 1865
Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)
Enlisted county: Henderson
Enlisted town: Henderson
Residence
State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)
County born: Henderson
Town born: Henderson
Occupation: Farmer
Physical Characteristics
Age: 20
Height: 5’ 6“
Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Record Info
NAID: 38956656
NAID File Unit: 38956653
Microform: M1817
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