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Skank, Thomas – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Thomas Skank – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

NAID: 39084296   NAID File Unit: 39084293     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19408399

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: Westchester

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: NEWBERN

Occupation: Mason

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39084296

NAID File Unit: 39084293

Microform: M1821

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