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Thomas, James – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

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

NAID: 39086021   NAID File Unit: 39086018     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19409078

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 25, 1863

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 2nd dist

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Chester

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39086021

NAID File Unit: 39086018

Microform: M1821

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