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Franklin, Thomas – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 54th US Colored Infantry

Thomas Franklin – 54th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55602959   NAID File Unit: 55602957     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 54th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  54 infantry

ID: 19467173

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Phelps

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55602959

NAID File Unit: 55602957

Microform: M2000

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