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Thompson, Melvin – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Melvin Thompson – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38462896   NAID File Unit: 38462894     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489293

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1863

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: copper

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38462896

NAID File Unit: 38462894

Microform: M1818

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