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Lewis, Alexander – Age 38, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

Alexander Lewis – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

NAID: 39080974   NAID File Unit: 39080971     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19406818

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: November 8, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: washington

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39080974

NAID File Unit: 39080971

Microform: M1821

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