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Grimes, Thomas – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Thomas Grimes – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53597584   NAID File Unit: 53597581     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413720

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 30, 1864

Enlisted state: Wisconsin (Wis. or Wisc.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Prairie du Chien

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: St Francois

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53597584

NAID File Unit: 53597581

Microform: M1994

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