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Lewis, Benjamin – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin Lewis – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38352500   NAID File Unit: 38352498     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483286

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: March 10, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Nelson

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38352500

NAID File Unit: 38352498

Microform: M1818

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