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Smiley, Thaddeus – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Thaddeus Smiley – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42472062   NAID File Unit: 42472059     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19425640

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 19,

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbia

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Marshall

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42472062

NAID File Unit: 42472059

Microform: M1822

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