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Peterson, Richard W – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Richard W Peterson – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38597617   NAID File Unit: 38597615     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19493901

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 24,

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: CHESTER

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: dk

Eye color: dk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38597617

NAID File Unit: 38597615

Microform: M1818

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