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Lyons, James – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

James Lyons – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55399413   NAID File Unit: 55399411     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19435042

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 27, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Monroe

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Carroll

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55399413

NAID File Unit: 55399411

Microform: M2000

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