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Lewis, John Henry – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

John Henry Lewis – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45866509   NAID File Unit: 45866506     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19442236

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 4, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Gloucester

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45866509

NAID File Unit: 45866506

Microform: M1823

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