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Lewis, John – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

John Lewis – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53601084   NAID File Unit: 53601082     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19414192

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Hawkins

Town born: 

Occupation: R. R. Man (Railroad man)

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53601084

NAID File Unit: 53601082

Microform: M1994

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