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Thornton, Amos – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Amos Thornton – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55768554   NAID File Unit: 55768552     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19411840

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 12, 1863

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BEAUFORT

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Hanover

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55768554

NAID File Unit: 55768552

Microform: M1993

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