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Thompson, Benjamin – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Thompson – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55768470   NAID File Unit: 55768467     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19411833

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 3, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Yorktown

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Richmond

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55768470

NAID File Unit: 55768467

Microform: M1993

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