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Sommerset, Levi – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Levi Sommerset – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38604157   NAID File Unit: 38604154     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19494310

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 22, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: NEW YORK

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38604157

NAID File Unit: 38604154

Microform: M1818

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