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Thomas, Elijah – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Smith-Thompson

Elijah Thomas – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Smith-Thompson

NAID: 45621628   NAID File Unit: 45621626     Microform: M1801

Military Service

Unit: 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Smith-Thompson

Regiment:  55 infantry massachusetts

ID: 19409630

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 22,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Readville

Residence

State born: Illinois (Ill.)

County born: 

Town born: SPRINGFIELD

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45621628

NAID File Unit: 45621626

Microform: M1801

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