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Bell, Lewis A – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Lewis A Bell – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55811507   NAID File Unit: 55811505     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19425850

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: N. Morriston

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55811507

NAID File Unit: 55811505

Microform: M1993

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