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Thompson, Owen – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Owen Thompson – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42534089   NAID File Unit: 42534087     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19448632

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 2, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Trigg

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42534089

NAID File Unit: 42534087

Microform: M1822

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