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Lewis, Hugh – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 27th US Colored Infantry

Hugh Lewis – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56973501   NAID File Unit: 56973498     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19416824

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 8, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cleveland

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: CHATTANOOGA

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 71/4“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56973501

NAID File Unit: 56973498

Microform: M1824

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