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Thomas, John – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Thomas – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38462541   NAID File Unit: 38462538     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489290

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 25, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Harford

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38462541

NAID File Unit: 38462538

Microform: M1818

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