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Jones, Thornton – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Thornton Jones – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38591084   NAID File Unit: 38591082     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19493568

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4,

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38591084

NAID File Unit: 38591082

Microform: M1818

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