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Lyons, Winson – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Winson Lyons – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42525564   NAID File Unit: 42525560     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19446145

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 2, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/4“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 42525564

NAID File Unit: 42525560

Microform: M1822

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