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Thomas, John – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

John Thomas – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38919281   NAID File Unit: 38919279     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19444162

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 5, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Mercer

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38919281

NAID File Unit: 38919279

Microform: M1817

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