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Thompson, Samuel – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

Samuel Thompson – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46293466   NAID File Unit: 46293463     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19412138

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 11, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Haven

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: GRAVESEND

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 46293466

NAID File Unit: 46293463

Microform: M1992

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