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Peter, Simon – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Simon Peter – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56946012   NAID File Unit: 56946009     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19407963

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 5, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 5th District

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Summerville

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56946012

NAID File Unit: 56946009

Microform: M1824

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