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Lewis, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

William Lewis – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53601117   NAID File Unit: 53601115     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19414196

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 22, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: chattanooga

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: dk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 53601117

NAID File Unit: 53601115

Microform: M1994

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