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Thomas, Wesley – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Wesley Thomas – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42534016   NAID File Unit: 42534013     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19448622

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 25, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: mt sterling

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42534016

NAID File Unit: 42534013

Microform: M1822

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