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Thomas, John – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

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

NAID: 39086040   NAID File Unit: 39086038     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19409079

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 11, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Schenectady

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Reading

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39086040

NAID File Unit: 39086038

Microform: M1821

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