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Harris, Lewis – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Lewis Harris – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38853456   NAID File Unit: 38853454     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19423566

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Haines Bluff

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38853456

NAID File Unit: 38853454

Microform: M1817

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