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Smith, Peter – Age 16, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Peter Smith – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38315824   NAID File Unit: 38315821     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481708

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CORINTH

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: CHARLESTON

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Blk.

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38315824

NAID File Unit: 38315821

Microform: M1818

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