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Thompson, William – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

William Thompson – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53607393   NAID File Unit: 53607391     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415645

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Fayette

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53607393

NAID File Unit: 53607391

Microform: M1994

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