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Downey, Lewis – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Lewis Downey – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55521984   NAID File Unit: 55521982     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464001

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55521984

NAID File Unit: 55521982

Microform: M2000

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