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Lewis, Richard – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Richard Lewis – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45866538   NAID File Unit: 45866536     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19442245

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 14, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

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Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

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Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45866538

NAID File Unit: 45866536

Microform: M1823

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