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Phelps, Thomas – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Thomas Phelps – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42500937   NAID File Unit: 42500933     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19436600

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 6, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Christian

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42500937

NAID File Unit: 42500933

Microform: M1822

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