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Shepherd, Lewis – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Lewis Shepherd – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55533931   NAID File Unit: 55533929     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464618

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Monroe

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55533931

NAID File Unit: 55533929

Microform: M2000

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