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Lancaster, Lyman – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Lyman Lancaster – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38393227   NAID File Unit: 38393225     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485575

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38393227

NAID File Unit: 38393225

Microform: M1818

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