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Griffin, Lewis – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Lewis Griffin – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55426365   NAID File Unit: 55426363     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19450769

Company: J

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 9, 1865

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Holmes

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Col'd

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55426365

NAID File Unit: 55426363

Microform: M2000

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