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Garrison, Thomas – Age 17, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Thomas Garrison – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53596966   NAID File Unit: 53596964     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413597

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: RICHMOND

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: 

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 53596966

NAID File Unit: 53596964

Microform: M1994

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