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Thomas, Melachia – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

Melachia Thomas – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

NAID: 39086117   NAID File Unit: 39086115     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19409171

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 6, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 103/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39086117

NAID File Unit: 39086115

Microform: M1821

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