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Jefferson, Lewis – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Lewis Jefferson – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55526363   NAID File Unit: 55526361     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464226

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 15, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: R. Springs

Residence

State born: 

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 55526363

NAID File Unit: 55526361

Microform: M2000

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