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West, Thomas – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Thomas West – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38812871   NAID File Unit: 38812869     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411314

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: point lookout

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: St Mary's

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38812871

NAID File Unit: 38812869

Microform: M1817

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