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Military Service Record of John Thomas, United States Colored Troops: 83rd US Colored Infantry (New)

John Thomas – 83rd US Colored Infantry (New)

NAID: 107139958   NAID File Unit: 107139956     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 83rd US Colored Infantry (New)

Regiment:  83 infantry

ID: 33752490

Company: A

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Kansas (Kans. or Kan.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Paola

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Hartsville

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 107139958

NAID File Unit: 107139956

Microform: X

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