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Jackson, Lewis – Age 33, Year: 1864 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Lewis Jackson – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55583361   NAID File Unit: 55583359     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19466343

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 11, 1864

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Opelousas

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Opelousas

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55583361

NAID File Unit: 55583359

Microform: M2000

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