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Thornton, James – Age 50, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Thornton – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38362677   NAID File Unit: 38362675     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483808

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: October 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: COLUMBUS

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Caroline

Town born: 

Occupation: Baker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 50

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38362677

NAID File Unit: 38362675

Microform: M1818

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