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Thompson, Frank – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Frank Thompson – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38606576   NAID File Unit: 38606574     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19494429

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Orange

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: African

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38606576

NAID File Unit: 38606574

Microform: M1818

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