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Jefferson, Louis – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Louis Jefferson – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53671878   NAID File Unit: 53671875     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19438245

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chambersburg

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53671878

NAID File Unit: 53671875

Microform: M1994

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