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Lewis, John – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

John Lewis – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53625511   NAID File Unit: 53625509     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19422473

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 16, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Meadsville

Residence

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

County born: Jefferson

Town born: Louisville

Occupation: Laborer

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: 53625511

NAID File Unit: 53625509

Microform: M1994

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