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Smith, Lewis – Age 30, Year: 1865 – 29th US Colored Infantry

Lewis Smith – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57096747   NAID File Unit: 57096744     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19458180

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 24, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chicago

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Bardstown

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57096747

NAID File Unit: 57096744

Microform: M1824

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