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Sanders, Lewis – Age 40, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Lewis Sanders – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38968558   NAID File Unit: 38968555     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458011

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 1, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisville

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38968558

NAID File Unit: 38968555

Microform: M1817

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