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Buffett, Peter – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

Peter Buffett – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

NAID: 39069932   NAID File Unit: 39069929     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19401227

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Jamaica

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: ???

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39069932

NAID File Unit: 39069929

Microform: M1821

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