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Smith, Thomas – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Thomas Smith – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38408242   NAID File Unit: 38408239     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486502

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 14, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Sandusky

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 11/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38408242

NAID File Unit: 38408239

Microform: M1818

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