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Gentile, Lewis – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Lewis Gentile – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55391961   NAID File Unit: 55391958     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19432784

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Marksville

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55391961

NAID File Unit: 55391958

Microform: M2000

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