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Lewis, James – Age 16, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

James Lewis – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22260654   NAID File Unit: 22260652     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19472372

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 29, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Piketon

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Washington

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 22260654

NAID File Unit: 22260652

Microform: M1818

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