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Thornton, Richard – Age 34, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Richard Thornton – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38607062   NAID File Unit: 38607060     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19494473

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 5,

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: Providence

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Essex

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: dk

Eye color: dk

Hair color: dk

Record Info

NAID: 38607062

NAID File Unit: 38607060

Microform: M1818

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