Bill Lewis – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery
NAID: 38487583 NAID File Unit: 38487580 Microform: M1818
Military Service
Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery
Regiment: 8 artillery
ID: 19490578
Company: H
Year: 1864
Year Enlisted: 1864
Enlisted term years: 3
Enlisted date: May 28, 1864
Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)
Enlisted county: Crittenden
Enlisted town:
Residence
State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)
County born: Crittenden
Town born:
Occupation: Laborer
Physical Characteristics
Age: 18
Height: 5’ 111/2“
Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Record Info
NAID: 38487583
NAID File Unit: 38487580
Microform: M1818
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