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Thomas, William – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

William Thomas – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38868543   NAID File Unit: 38868541     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19429578

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 6, 1865

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Pickens

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38868543

NAID File Unit: 38868541

Microform: M1817

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