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Hudson, Peter – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Peter Hudson – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38908233   NAID File Unit: 38908231     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19440140

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 8,

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Shelby

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38908233

NAID File Unit: 38908231

Microform: M1817

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