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Downing, Peter – Age 41, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Peter Downing – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55749550   NAID File Unit: 55749547     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19403194

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 13, 1863

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PLYMOUTH

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Lee's Mills

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 41

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55749550

NAID File Unit: 55749547

Microform: M1993

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