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Lewis, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Lewis – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38449567   NAID File Unit: 38449564     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488628

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Adams

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38449567

NAID File Unit: 38449564

Microform: M1818

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