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Thompson, Tonton – Age 16, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Tonton Thompson – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53607379   NAID File Unit: 53607376     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415642

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 53607379

NAID File Unit: 53607376

Microform: M1994

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