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Willson, Thomas – Age 25, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Thomas Willson – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38871960   NAID File Unit: 38871957     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19430854

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 6, 1865

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: RICHMOND

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38871960

NAID File Unit: 38871957

Microform: M1817

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