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Lewis, Thomas – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Thomas Lewis – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56943235   NAID File Unit: 56943233     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19406570

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 5, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 5th District

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Chester

Town born: 

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

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: 56943235

NAID File Unit: 56943233

Microform: M1824

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