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Silas, Peter – Age 32, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Peter Silas – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55375200   NAID File Unit: 55375198     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19424875

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: MONTGOMERY

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55375200

NAID File Unit: 55375198

Microform: M2000

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