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Austin, Lemuel – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Lemuel Austin – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45847175   NAID File Unit: 45847172     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19436930

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 23, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Marietta

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Randolph

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45847175

NAID File Unit: 45847172

Microform: M1823

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