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Thomas, Benjamin – Age 37, Year: 1864 – 22nd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Thomas – 22nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45835936   NAID File Unit: 45835934     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 22nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  22 infantry

ID: 19433843

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHAMBERSBURG

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Williamsport

Occupation: Silversmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 37

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Drk

Eye color: Drk

Hair color: curly

Record Info

NAID: 45835936

NAID File Unit: 45835934

Microform: M1823

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