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Washington, Lewis – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Lewis Washington – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42475480   NAID File Unit: 42475478     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19427254

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbia

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42475480

NAID File Unit: 42475478

Microform: M1822

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