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Petitt, James – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Petitt – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38691702   NAID File Unit: 38691699     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19497875

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 20, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Caldwell

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38691702

NAID File Unit: 38691699

Microform: M1818

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