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Lewis, Joseph – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Joseph Lewis – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38938322   NAID File Unit: 38938320     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19449891

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 24, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: Franconia

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 111/2“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38938322

NAID File Unit: 38938320

Microform: M1817

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