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Fornsley, Thomas – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 29th US Colored Infantry

Thomas Fornsley – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57082100   NAID File Unit: 57082097     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19454889

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: QUINCY

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 57082100

NAID File Unit: 57082097

Microform: M1824

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