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Bright, Lewis – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Lewis Bright – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38620871   NAID File Unit: 38620869     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19494950

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 27, 1864

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Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Knoxville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 6’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38620871

NAID File Unit: 38620869

Microform: M1818

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