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Alston, Peter – Age 45, Year: 1863 – 34th US Colored Infantry

Peter Alston – 34th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46365227   NAID File Unit: 46365225     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 34th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  34 infantry

ID: 19436769

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 18, 1863

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Beaufort

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Edisto Island

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46365227

NAID File Unit: 46365225

Microform: M1992

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