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Peters, James – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

James Peters – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35833521   NAID File Unit: 35833518     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19408255

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 17, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Mason's Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Louden

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 71/4“

Complexion: Dark mulatto Large scar on neck

Eye color: Dark brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 35833521

NAID File Unit: 35833518

Microform: M1819

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