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Lewis, Jacob – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Jacob Lewis – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55527960   NAID File Unit: 55527958     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464293

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55527960

NAID File Unit: 55527958

Microform: M2000

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