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Military Service Record of William Thomas, 71st US Colored Infantry

William Thomas – 71st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 84386804   NAID File Unit: 84386794     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 71st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  71 infantry

ID: 33746324

Company: D

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Louisiana

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Alexandria

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Sumner

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 50

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 84386804

NAID File Unit: 84386794

Microform: X

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