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Tompkins, Charles – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Charles Tompkins – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38868749   NAID File Unit: 38868746     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19429674

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Louisiana

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Goodrich Landing

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38868749

NAID File Unit: 38868746

Microform: M1817

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