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Baxter, Lewis – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Lewis Baxter – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38789443   NAID File Unit: 38789440     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400080

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 17, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: King William

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38789443

NAID File Unit: 38789440

Microform: M1817

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