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Peterson, Augustus – Age 42, Year: 1865 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Augustus Peterson – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45771986   NAID File Unit: 45771984     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19410763

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 12, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Orleans

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: NEWBERN

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45771986

NAID File Unit: 45771984

Microform: M1823

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