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Chism, Peter – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 33rd US Colored Infantry

Peter Chism – 33rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46336550   NAID File Unit: 46336547     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 33rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  33 infantry

ID: 19426812

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1862

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1862

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: St. Helena Island

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: St. Helena Island

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark Brown (D or Dk Brn)

Eye color: Dark Brown (D or Dk Brn)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 46336550

NAID File Unit: 46336547

Microform: M1992

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