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Lewis, Austin – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Austin Lewis – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38938121   NAID File Unit: 38938119     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19449835

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 16,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston No. 9

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Bath

Town born: 

Occupation: Refiner

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: 

Eye color: 

Hair color: 

Record Info

NAID: 38938121

NAID File Unit: 38938119

Microform: M1817

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