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Lewis, John – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 37th US Colored Infantry

John Lewis – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55794628   NAID File Unit: 55794626     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19419080

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1865

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WILMINGTON

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: N. Hanover

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 55794628

NAID File Unit: 55794626

Microform: M1993

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