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Lewis, William A – Age 28, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

William A Lewis – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45892642   NAID File Unit: 45892631     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19452013

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: April 4,

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lancaster

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Lancaster

Town born: Lancaster

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Ruddy

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45892642

NAID File Unit: 45892631

Microform: M1823

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