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Harris, Lewis – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Lewis Harris – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22212582   NAID File Unit: 22212580     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19470174

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 25, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: camp nelson

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Franklin

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 22212582

NAID File Unit: 22212580

Microform: M1818

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