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Lewis, John – Age 42, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

John Lewis – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55368957   NAID File Unit: 55368954     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19422370

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 7,

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Goodrichs Landing

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Frankfort

Occupation: Butcher

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55368957

NAID File Unit: 55368954

Microform: M2000

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