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Jerdon, Thomas – Age 16, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Thomas Jerdon – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55824754   NAID File Unit: 55824751     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19430498

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Hide

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55824754

NAID File Unit: 55824751

Microform: M1993

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