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Courtney, Lewis – Age 37, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Lewis Courtney – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38902119   NAID File Unit: 38902116     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19438420

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 14,

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: camp nelson

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Woodford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 37

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38902119

NAID File Unit: 38902116

Microform: M1817

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