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Thompson, John – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

John Thompson – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38839650   NAID File Unit: 38839647     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19417891

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 1, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newberne

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Edenton

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38839650

NAID File Unit: 38839647

Microform: M1817

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