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Lewis, Benjamin – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Lewis – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55368885   NAID File Unit: 55368883     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19422409

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 2,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Copiah

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55368885

NAID File Unit: 55368883

Microform: M2000

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