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Lewis, Nelson – Age 37, Year: 1863 – 54th US Colored Infantry

Nelson Lewis – 54th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55554979   NAID File Unit: 55554976     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 54th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  54 infantry

ID: 19465328

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 1,

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Steamboat Hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 37

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Dark Brown (D or Dk Brn)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55554979

NAID File Unit: 55554976

Microform: M2000

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