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Waples, Thomas – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Thomas Waples – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38608668   NAID File Unit: 38608666     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19494567

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: NEWBERN

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38608668

NAID File Unit: 38608666

Microform: M1818

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