From Oakland Co., Michigan, Thomas enlisted on August 8, 1861at Detroit for 3 years of service at age 18. He took the Muster Oath on September 4, 1861. He re-enlisted on December 21, 1863, reporting to Company H. He was promoted to 1st Sergeant before he was discharged at Fort Bridger, Utah Territory, on March 25, 1866. He is buried in West Farmington Cemetery at Farmington Hills, Michigan.
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