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Thompson, John – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 10th US Colored Infantry, Spar-Van

John Thompson – 10th US Colored Infantry, Spar-Van

NAID: 39134199   NAID File Unit: 39134197     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Infantry, Spar-Van

Regiment:  10 infantry

ID: 19429647

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 31, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Craney Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Northampton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39134199

NAID File Unit: 39134197

Microform: M1821

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