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Thompkins, John Morrison – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

John Morrison Thompkins – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46293622   NAID File Unit: 46293621     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19412211

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 7, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Elmira

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Petersburg

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46293622

NAID File Unit: 46293621

Microform: M1992

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