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Lewis, Wilkie – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Wilkie Lewis – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42464895   NAID File Unit: 42464890     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19423159

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Rutherford

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42464895

NAID File Unit: 42464890

Microform: M1822

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