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Thomas, Charles A – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Charles A Thomas – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38410694   NAID File Unit: 38410691     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486659

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 22, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: MEMPHIS

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38410694

NAID File Unit: 38410691

Microform: M1818

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