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

Willis Thompson – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42584643   NAID File Unit: 42584641     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19457885

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Macon

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Randolph

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42584643

NAID File Unit: 42584641

Microform: M1822

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