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Colston, Peter – Age 47, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Peter Colston – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53594807   NAID File Unit: 53594798     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413211

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Oglethorpe

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 47

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 53594807

NAID File Unit: 53594798

Microform: M1994

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