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Chambers, Lewis – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Lewis Chambers – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55519812   NAID File Unit: 55519810     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19463909

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 15, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Rocky Springs

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Warren

Town born: 

Occupation: Musician

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Blue (Blu)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 55519812

NAID File Unit: 55519810

Microform: M2000

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