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Lewis, Richard – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Richard Lewis – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55369001   NAID File Unit: 55368998     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19422382

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1,

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LAKE PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55369001

NAID File Unit: 55368998

Microform: M2000

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