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Whitford, Peter – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Peter Whitford – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38842072   NAID File Unit: 38842070     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19419074

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Craven

Town born: 

Occupation: Farm

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38842072

NAID File Unit: 38842070

Microform: M1817

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