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Lewis, John – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

John Lewis – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42496724   NAID File Unit: 42496722     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19435647

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Youngstown

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Mercerborough

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42496724

NAID File Unit: 42496722

Microform: M1822

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