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Gustus, Lewis – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

Lewis Gustus – 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

NAID: 39076120   NAID File Unit: 39076118     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19404340

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: EVANSVILLE

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39076120

NAID File Unit: 39076118

Microform: M1821

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