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Thompson, William – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

William Thompson – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38839697   NAID File Unit: 38839695     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19418013

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 17, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norristown

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: New Brunswick

Occupation: Host

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38839697

NAID File Unit: 38839695

Microform: M1817

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