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Briggs, Peter – Age 35, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Peter Briggs – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38845779   NAID File Unit: 38845776     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19420628

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Yazoo

Town born: 

Occupation: Field Hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38845779

NAID File Unit: 38845776

Microform: M1817

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