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West, Thomas – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Thomas West – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55770150   NAID File Unit: 55770148     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19412351

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 13, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Burke

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55770150

NAID File Unit: 55770148

Microform: M1993

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