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Smith, Thomas J – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Thomas J Smith – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38838146   NAID File Unit: 38838143     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19417282

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 21, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newport News

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Accomack

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38838146

NAID File Unit: 38838143

Microform: M1817

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