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Thomas, Franklin – Age 32, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

Franklin Thomas – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

NAID: 39085960   NAID File Unit: 39085958     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19409073

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 22, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WEST CHESTER

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: FREDERICK

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39085960

NAID File Unit: 39085958

Microform: M1821

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