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McPherson, Lewis – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Lewis McPherson – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38860549   NAID File Unit: 38860547     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19426699

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 28, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi

County born: 

Town born: Raymond

Occupation: Cook

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38860549

NAID File Unit: 38860547

Microform: M1817

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