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Armstrong, Lewis – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Lewis Armstrong – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38788780   NAID File Unit: 38788778     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19399899

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 11, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

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Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

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Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 38788780

NAID File Unit: 38788778

Microform: M1817

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