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Harris, Lewis – Age 45, Year: 1863 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Lewis Harris – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38825818   NAID File Unit: 38825816     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19414269

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Princess Anne

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38825818

NAID File Unit: 38825816

Microform: M1817

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