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Sanders, Lewis – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Lewis Sanders – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38807806   NAID File Unit: 38807790     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19408963

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP HAMILTON

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Currituck

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38807806

NAID File Unit: 38807790

Microform: M1817

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