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Thornton, James – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

James Thornton – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53685843   NAID File Unit: 53685840     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19441339

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 25, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Meadville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Woodford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53685843

NAID File Unit: 53685840

Microform: M1994

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