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Thomas, George – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

George Thomas – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38919153   NAID File Unit: 38919151     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19444175

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 13, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: Louisville

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Henry

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38919153

NAID File Unit: 38919151

Microform: M1817

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