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Williams, Thornton – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Thornton Williams – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38921735   NAID File Unit: 38921733     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19444932

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 16, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

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

County born: Scott

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38921735

NAID File Unit: 38921733

Microform: M1817

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