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Tompkins, William – Age 44, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

William Tompkins – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55535878   NAID File Unit: 55535876     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464717

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 4, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Warrenton

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Warrenton

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55535878

NAID File Unit: 55535876

Microform: M2000

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