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Lewis, William O – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

William O Lewis – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

NAID: 39081166   NAID File Unit: 39081164     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19406778

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 25, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Ulseo

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: CATHARINE

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39081166

NAID File Unit: 39081164

Microform: M1821

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