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Edward, Lewis – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Lewis Edward – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38240414   NAID File Unit: 38240412     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476643

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 25,

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Greeneville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Williamsburg

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38240414

NAID File Unit: 38240412

Microform: M1818

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