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Lake, Edward – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

Edward Lake – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

NAID: 39080726   NAID File Unit: 39080724     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19406652

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Trenton

Occupation: Basket maker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39080726

NAID File Unit: 39080724

Microform: M1821

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