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Lewis, Samuel – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Samuel Lewis – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22219733   NAID File Unit: 22219730     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19470469

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 14,

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Lincoln

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 22219733

NAID File Unit: 22219730

Microform: M1818

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