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Edwards, Thomas – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 34th US Colored Infantry

Thomas Edwards – 34th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46371012   NAID File Unit: 46371009     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 34th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  34 infantry

ID: 19438789

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 19, 1864

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Morris Island

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Abbeville

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46371012

NAID File Unit: 46371009

Microform: M1992

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