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Washington, Lewis – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 54th US Colored Infantry

Lewis Washington – 54th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55615729   NAID File Unit: 55615726     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 54th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  54 infantry

ID: 19467759

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Iowa

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55615729

NAID File Unit: 55615726

Microform: M2000

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