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Van Alstyne, Peter H – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Peter H Van Alstyne – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45779299   NAID File Unit: 45779296     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19413091

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 28, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 12TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45779299

NAID File Unit: 45779296

Microform: M1823

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