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Thornton, James – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 52nd US Colored Infantry

James Thornton – 52nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55507802   NAID File Unit: 55507799     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 52nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  52 infantry

ID: 19463475

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Hope

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Rappahannock

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 55507802

NAID File Unit: 55507799

Microform: M2000

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