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Gentry, Peter – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Peter Gentry – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55391944   NAID File Unit: 55391942     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19432741

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: [blank]

Enlisted town: Waterproof

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Tensas

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55391944

NAID File Unit: 55391942

Microform: M2000

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