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Lewis, Wesley – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Wesley Lewis – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38394346   NAID File Unit: 38394344     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485658

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Lincoln

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38394346

NAID File Unit: 38394344

Microform: M1818

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