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Pettus, Frank – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Frank Pettus – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42529837   NAID File Unit: 42529835     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19447289

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Murfreesboro

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Lauderdale

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42529837

NAID File Unit: 42529835

Microform: M1822

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