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Thomas, Josephus – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Josephus Thomas – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38498088   NAID File Unit: 38498085     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491133

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 4, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Donelson

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Trigg

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38498088

NAID File Unit: 38498085

Microform: M1818

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