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Thompson, Joseph – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 22nd US Colored Infantry

Joseph Thompson – 22nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45836211   NAID File Unit: 45836209     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 22nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  22 infantry

ID: 19433910

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lancaster

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Phoenixville

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

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: 45836211

NAID File Unit: 45836209

Microform: M1823

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