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Lewis, Benjamin – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 32nd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Lewis – 32nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46317715   NAID File Unit: 46317701     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 32nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  32 infantry

ID: 19418346

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 15, 1864

Enlisted state: New Jersey

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Readington

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Paterson

Occupation: Hostler

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46317715

NAID File Unit: 46317701

Microform: M1992

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