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Wilson, Lewis – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Lewis Wilson – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45878970   NAID File Unit: 45878967     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19446200

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 29, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45878970

NAID File Unit: 45878967

Microform: M1823

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