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Gaskins, Lewis – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Lewis Gaskins – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22254468   NAID File Unit: 22254465     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19471944

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 23, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MAYSVILLE

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Fleming

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 22254468

NAID File Unit: 22254465

Microform: M1818

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