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Perkins, Aldestus – Age 16, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Aldestus Perkins – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38833978   NAID File Unit: 38833976     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19416120

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEWBERN

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Craven

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38833978

NAID File Unit: 38833976

Microform: M1817

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