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Lewis, John – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

John Lewis – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56943127   NAID File Unit: 56943125     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19406609

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 5, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 12th District

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Baltimore

Occupation: Seaman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56943127

NAID File Unit: 56943125

Microform: M1824

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