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Fleinster, Peter – Age 39, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Peter Fleinster – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38904069   NAID File Unit: 38904066     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19438990

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LEXINGTON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Bourbon

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38904069

NAID File Unit: 38904066

Microform: M1817

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