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Needs, Thomas W – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

Thomas W Needs – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45894197   NAID File Unit: 45894194     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19452533

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 30, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: Philadelphia

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Hostler

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45894197

NAID File Unit: 45894194

Microform: M1823

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