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Hamilton, Thomas J – Age 24, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Thomas J Hamilton – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38244575   NAID File Unit: 38244573     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476853

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 3, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Smyth

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38244575

NAID File Unit: 38244573

Microform: M1818

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