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McElroy, Thomas – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Thomas McElroy – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38964489   NAID File Unit: 38964486     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19457272

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 20, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LEBANON

Residence

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

County born: Marion

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38964489

NAID File Unit: 38964486

Microform: M1817

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