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Lewis, Alexander – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Alexander Lewis – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38938101   NAID File Unit: 38938098     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19449818

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 8, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Concord

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Clarke

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38938101

NAID File Unit: 38938098

Microform: M1817

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