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Lewis, Ben – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Ben Lewis – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38910802   NAID File Unit: 38910800     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19440876

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date:  ,

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 6 Dist

Residence

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

County born: Boone

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38910802

NAID File Unit: 38910800

Microform: M1817

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