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Ward, Thomas – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Thomas Ward – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42535318   NAID File Unit: 42535315     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19449002

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: April 1, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: OLNEY

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42535318

NAID File Unit: 42535315

Microform: M1822

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