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Lewis, Bill – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Bill Lewis – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38487583   NAID File Unit: 38487580     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490578

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 28, 1864

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

Enlisted county: Crittenden

Enlisted town: 

Residence

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

County born: Crittenden

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 111/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38487583

NAID File Unit: 38487580

Microform: M1818

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