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Thornton, George – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 22nd US Colored Infantry

George Thornton – 22nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45836310   NAID File Unit: 45836308     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 22nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  22 infantry

ID: 19433941

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: September 30, 1864

Enlisted state: Washington D C

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Fredericksburg

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45836310

NAID File Unit: 45836308

Microform: M1823

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