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Thomas, Robert – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Robert Thomas – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38811122   NAID File Unit: 38811120     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19410672

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 11, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Southampton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 6’ 1“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38811122

NAID File Unit: 38811120

Microform: M1817

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