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Cheddin, Lewis – Age 25, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Lewis Cheddin – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53594361   NAID File Unit: 53594358     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413107

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

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Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: bl

Hair color: bl

Record Info

NAID: 53594361

NAID File Unit: 53594358

Microform: M1994

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