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Thomas, John F – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John F Thomas – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38498051   NAID File Unit: 38498048     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491123

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 14, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Paducah

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Washington

Occupation: Cook

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38498051

NAID File Unit: 38498048

Microform: M1818

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