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Thompson, John – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

John Thompson – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

NAID: 39086342   NAID File Unit: 39086340     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19409308

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 14, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: OSWEGO

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39086342

NAID File Unit: 39086340

Microform: M1821

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