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Martin, Lewis – Age 44, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Lewis Martin – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42526012   NAID File Unit: 42526009     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19446231

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Warren

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 51/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42526012

NAID File Unit: 42526009

Microform: M1822

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