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Thornton, Alfred – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 32nd US Colored Infantry

Alfred Thornton – 32nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46326151   NAID File Unit: 46326149     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 32nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  32 infantry

ID: 19421376

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: GREENSBURG

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Fayette

Town born: 

Occupation: Coachman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Curley

Record Info

NAID: 46326151

NAID File Unit: 46326149

Microform: M1992

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