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Walker, Peter – Age 26, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Peter Walker – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38972081   NAID File Unit: 38972078     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458671

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 23, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bowling Green

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Macon

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38972081

NAID File Unit: 38972078

Microform: M1817

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