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Childs, Lewis – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Lewis Childs – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38954998   NAID File Unit: 38954994     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19455065

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOWLING GREEN

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Todd

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38954998

NAID File Unit: 38954994

Microform: M1817

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