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Perlite, Moses – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Moses Perlite – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45803391   NAID File Unit: 45803388     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19420567

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 20,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Beaufort

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Bluffton

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45803391

NAID File Unit: 45803388

Microform: M1823

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