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Thomas, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Thomas – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38362491   NAID File Unit: 38362489     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483797

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: September 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: COLUMBUS

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Ballard

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38362491

NAID File Unit: 38362489

Microform: M1818

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