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Madison, Thomas – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Thomas Madison – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38353066   NAID File Unit: 38353064     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483340

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: October 26, 1863

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAIRO

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: PADUCAH

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38353066

NAID File Unit: 38353064

Microform: M1818

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