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Thompson, John J – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

John J Thompson – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

NAID: 57065040   NAID File Unit: 57065038     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Regiment:  29 infantry volunteer

ID: 19448276

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 15, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bridgeport

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: Somerset

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Col'd

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 57065040

NAID File Unit: 57065038

Microform: M1824

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