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Pettygrew, Columbus – Age 34, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Columbus Pettygrew – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55638572   NAID File Unit: 55638569     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19468825

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 16, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CORINTH

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Perry

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 6’ 1/4“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 55638572

NAID File Unit: 55638569

Microform: M2000

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