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Allen, Lewis – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Lewis Allen – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38272096   NAID File Unit: 38272094     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19478343

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: June 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Dyer

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38272096

NAID File Unit: 38272094

Microform: M1818

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