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Knight, Thomas – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Thomas Knight – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38351560   NAID File Unit: 38351558     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483326

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: November 17, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38351560

NAID File Unit: 38351558

Microform: M1818

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