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Craig, Peter James – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

Peter James Craig – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

NAID: 39072320   NAID File Unit: 39072318     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19402415

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 28, 1863

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Smyrna

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Kent

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

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: 39072320

NAID File Unit: 39072318

Microform: M1821

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