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Thompson, William – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

William Thompson – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42584632   NAID File Unit: 42584630     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19457882

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: St. Louis

Residence

State born: England

County born: 

Town born: Liverpool

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 42584632

NAID File Unit: 42584630

Microform: M1822

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