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Peters, Reuben – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Reuben Peters – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53680854   NAID File Unit: 53680852     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19439772

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Williamsport

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53680854

NAID File Unit: 53680852

Microform: M1994

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