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Thomas, John – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Thomas – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38410894   NAID File Unit: 38410891     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486683

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 6, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Lexington

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: dk

Eye color: bn

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38410894

NAID File Unit: 38410891

Microform: M1818

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