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Lewis, Benjamin – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin Lewis – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38449369   NAID File Unit: 38449367     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488604

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 8, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Waterproof

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 1/8“

Complexion: dark brown

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38449369

NAID File Unit: 38449367

Microform: M1818

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