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Edwards, Lewis – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Lewis Edwards – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38733771   NAID File Unit: 38733769     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500463

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38733771

NAID File Unit: 38733769

Microform: M1818

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