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Ricks, Peter – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Peter Ricks – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56947489   NAID File Unit: 56947487     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19408694

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 16, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 18TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Glenns

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56947489

NAID File Unit: 56947487

Microform: M1824

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