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Leath, Lewis – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Lewis Leath – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38352274   NAID File Unit: 38352272     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483272

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: COLUMBUS

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Butterfield

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38352274

NAID File Unit: 38352272

Microform: M1818

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