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Alston, Peter – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

Peter Alston – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45883452   NAID File Unit: 45883449     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19448811

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 1, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORRISTOWN

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: CHARLESTON

Occupation: Seaman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45883452

NAID File Unit: 45883449

Microform: M1823

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