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Slaughter, Thornton – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

Thornton Slaughter – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42581492   NAID File Unit: 42581490     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19457494

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: La Grange

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Lewis

Town born: 

Occupation: Steward

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42581492

NAID File Unit: 42581490

Microform: M1822

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