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Peters, Benjamin – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Peters – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42576978   NAID File Unit: 42576975     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19457021

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LIBERTY

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Clay

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42576978

NAID File Unit: 42576975

Microform: M1822

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