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Lewis, John W – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

John W Lewis – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42571043   NAID File Unit: 42571041     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19456274

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fulton

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42571043

NAID File Unit: 42571041

Microform: M1822

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