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Carson, Lewis – Age 54, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Lewis Carson – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53594079   NAID File Unit: 53594077     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413074

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: ???

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 54

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Record Info

NAID: 53594079

NAID File Unit: 53594077

Microform: M1994

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