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Beman, Lewis – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Lewis Beman – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38369778   NAID File Unit: 38369776     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484174

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Warren

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38369778

NAID File Unit: 38369776

Microform: M1818

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