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Gales, Thornton – Age 41, Year: 1864 – 34th US Colored Infantry

Thornton Gales – 34th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46372711   NAID File Unit: 46372709     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 34th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  34 infantry

ID: 19439390

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: December 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Carey

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Fauquier

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 41

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: 46372711

NAID File Unit: 46372709

Microform: M1992

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