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Thornton, Harrison – Age 37, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Harrison Thornton – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35838854   NAID File Unit: 35838851     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19410838

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 17, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Mason's Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Prince William

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 91/4“

Complexion: Very black. Scar on right ankle and thigh

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 35838854

NAID File Unit: 35838851

Microform: M1819

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