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Distance, Lewis H – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Lewis H Distance – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55850193   NAID File Unit: 55850190     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19437866

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 24,

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Baltimore

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Baltimore City

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55850193

NAID File Unit: 55850190

Microform: M1993

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