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Martin, Thomas – Age 47, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Thomas Martin – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53601712   NAID File Unit: 53601710     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19414333

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: [blank]

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53601712

NAID File Unit: 53601710

Microform: M1994

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