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Thompson, Jeremiah – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Jeremiah Thompson – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45778436   NAID File Unit: 45778434     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19412882

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 11, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 5th District

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Newark

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45778436

NAID File Unit: 45778434

Microform: M1823

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