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Thornton, Lawrence – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Lawrence Thornton – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45778653   NAID File Unit: 45778650     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19412886

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 6, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Seneca

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45778653

NAID File Unit: 45778650

Microform: M1823

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