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Newell, Lewis – Age 35, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Lewis Newell – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38913701   NAID File Unit: 38913699     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19442111

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: January 14, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: [unclear]

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Wirt

Town born: 

Occupation: Painter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38913701

NAID File Unit: 38913699

Microform: M1817

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