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Thomas, Henry – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Henry Thomas – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38811066   NAID File Unit: 38811064     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19410654

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 4, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Jamaica

Residence

State born: Rhode Island (R.I.)

County born: 

Town born: Providence

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38811066

NAID File Unit: 38811064

Microform: M1817

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