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Thomas, Moses – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Moses Thomas – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38410930   NAID File Unit: 38410927     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486701

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 25, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: RICHMOND

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38410930

NAID File Unit: 38410927

Microform: M1818

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