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Forrester, Lewis – Age 37, Year: 1863 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Lewis Forrester – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45793036   NAID File Unit: 45793033     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19416617

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 13, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fernandine

Residence

State born: Florida (Fla. or Flor.)

County born: St John

Town born: 

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 37

Height: 5’ 73/4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45793036

NAID File Unit: 45793033

Microform: M1823

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