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Wilson, Lewis – Age 44, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Lewis Wilson – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56955567   NAID File Unit: 56955564     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19412209

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 6, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 31ST DISTRICT

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56955567

NAID File Unit: 56955564

Microform: M1824

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