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Lewis, Wiley – Age 45, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Wiley Lewis – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38301144   NAID File Unit: 38301142     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19480556

Company: M

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 22, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Mecklenburg

Town born: 

Occupation: Drayman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38301144

NAID File Unit: 38301142

Microform: M1818

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