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Thomas, William – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Thomas – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38318523   NAID File Unit: 38318521     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481914

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 9, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MEMPHIS

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: Crittenden

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38318523

NAID File Unit: 38318521

Microform: M1818

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