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Dowdy, Lewis – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 10th US Colored Infantry, Den-For

Lewis Dowdy – 10th US Colored Infantry, Den-For

NAID: 39123956   NAID File Unit: 39123953     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Infantry, Den-For

Regiment:  10 infantry

ID: 19426011

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Craney Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Accomack

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39123956

NAID File Unit: 39123953

Microform: M1821

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