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Sowell, Peter – Age 25, Year: 1865 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Peter Sowell – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55767065   NAID File Unit: 55767063     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19411375

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Gloucester

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55767065

NAID File Unit: 55767063

Microform: M1993

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