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Lewis, John – Age 25, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Lewis – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38688044   NAID File Unit: 38688042     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19497640

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 27, 1863

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Loudoun

Town born: 

Occupation: Teamster

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38688044

NAID File Unit: 38688042

Microform: M1818

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