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Thompson, Clemens – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Clemens Thompson – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53607348   NAID File Unit: 53607346     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415639

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Shelby

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53607348

NAID File Unit: 53607346

Microform: M1994

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