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Pettus, Genius – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Genius Pettus – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55890531   NAID File Unit: 55890528     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19450728

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: GALLATIN

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: RICHMOND

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55890531

NAID File Unit: 55890528

Microform: M1993

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