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James, Lewis – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 44th US Colored Infantry

Lewis James – 44th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53648319   NAID File Unit: 53648317     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 44th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  44 infantry

ID: 19431209

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 7, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Mercer

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 4’ 11“

Complexion: Dark Brown (D or Dk Brn)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53648319

NAID File Unit: 53648317

Microform: M1994

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