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Lewis, Thomas – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Thomas Lewis – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45866553   NAID File Unit: 45866550     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19442255

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Cambridge

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45866553

NAID File Unit: 45866550

Microform: M1823

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