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Henson, Thomas – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hal-Hol

Thomas Henson – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hal-Hol

NAID: 39077428   NAID File Unit: 39077426     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hal-Hol

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19404961

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 28, 1863

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 1 Dist

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: Salem

Town born: Mandon

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 6’ 1/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39077428

NAID File Unit: 39077426

Microform: M1821

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