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Lewis, Edward – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Edward Lewis – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38910841   NAID File Unit: 38910829     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19440903

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 13, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Fayette

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38910841

NAID File Unit: 38910829

Microform: M1817

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