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Lewis, John S – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John S Lewis – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38688059   NAID File Unit: 38688056     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19497642

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 24, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bowling Green

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Mannsville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38688059

NAID File Unit: 38688056

Microform: M1818

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