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Robinson, Thomas – Age 16, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Thomas Robinson – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38807377   NAID File Unit: 38807374     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19408796

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: london

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38807377

NAID File Unit: 38807374

Microform: M1817

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