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Dunton, Peter – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Peter Dunton – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

NAID: 57043578   NAID File Unit: 57043575     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Regiment:  29 infantry volunteer

ID: 19441969

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Haven

Residence

State born: Connecticut (Conn.)

County born: 

Town born: East Haven

Occupation: Oysterman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 93/8“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 57043578

NAID File Unit: 57043575

Microform: M1824

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