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Hewston, Isaac – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

Isaac Hewston – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56970253   NAID File Unit: 56970235     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19415976

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 6, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Delaware

Residence

State born: Illinois (Ill.)

County born: 

Town born: CAIRO

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56970253

NAID File Unit: 56970235

Microform: M1824

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