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Lewis, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

John Lewis – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55794652   NAID File Unit: 55794649     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19419083

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 10, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Berne

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: New Berne

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 55794652

NAID File Unit: 55794649

Microform: M1993

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