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Lewis, John – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

John Lewis – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55585469   NAID File Unit: 55585467     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19466436

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: [unclear]

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 55585469

NAID File Unit: 55585467

Microform: M2000

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