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Grenten, Thomas – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Thomas Grenten – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42520702   NAID File Unit: 42520699     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19444811

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Trigg

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42520702

NAID File Unit: 42520699

Microform: M1822

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