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Pettiford, Nicholas V – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Nicholas V Pettiford – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45869972   NAID File Unit: 45869970     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19443590

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 29, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Brandon

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 53/4“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45869972

NAID File Unit: 45869970

Microform: M1823

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