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Brown, Lewis – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Lewis Brown – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39069521   NAID File Unit: 39069519     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19401128

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 25, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Auburn

Residence

State born: 

County born: 

Town born: Washington, D.C.

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39069521

NAID File Unit: 39069519

Microform: M1821

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