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Pettiford, Wiley F – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 28th US Colored Infantry

Wiley F Pettiford – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57012320   NAID File Unit: 57012318     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19433810

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 26, 1863

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Indianapolis

Residence

State born: Illinois

County born: Lawrence

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57012320

NAID File Unit: 57012318

Microform: M1824

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