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Bell, Lawton – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Lawton Bell – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55811484   NAID File Unit: 55811482     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19425848

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Currituck

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55811484

NAID File Unit: 55811482

Microform: M1993

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