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Lewis, John – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 28th US Colored Infantry

John Lewis – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57007275   NAID File Unit: 57007272     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19432165

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 9, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Evansville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: McLean

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57007275

NAID File Unit: 57007272

Microform: M1824

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