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Thornton, James L – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

James L Thornton – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53685868   NAID File Unit: 53685865     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19441345

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Hampshire

Town born: 

Occupation: Brick Moulder

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53685868

NAID File Unit: 53685865

Microform: M1994

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