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Thornton, Simon – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Simon Thornton – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42474026   NAID File Unit: 42474022     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19426578

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NASHVILLE

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 42474026

NAID File Unit: 42474022

Microform: M1822

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