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Lewis, William – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 45th US Colored Infantry

William Lewis – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53674027   NAID File Unit: 53674024     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19438928

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 21, 1865

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington D C

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53674027

NAID File Unit: 53674024

Microform: M1994

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