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Thompson, Thomas H – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Thomas H Thompson – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38947127   NAID File Unit: 38947124     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19452808

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 15, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: Somerset

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maine (Me.)

County born: 

Town born: PORTLAND

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38947127

NAID File Unit: 38947124

Microform: M1817

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