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Preston, Peter – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Peter Preston – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45870632   NAID File Unit: 45870630     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19443799

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 19, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Essex

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 3“

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

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45870632

NAID File Unit: 45870630

Microform: M1823

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