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Ricks, Thomas – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Thomas Ricks – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42531126   NAID File Unit: 42531123     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19447736

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Smith Station

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Lawrence

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42531126

NAID File Unit: 42531123

Microform: M1822

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