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McDermont, Thomas – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Thomas McDermont – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53602033   NAID File Unit: 53602030     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19414393

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 26, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Monroe

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53602033

NAID File Unit: 53602030

Microform: M1994

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