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Lewis, William – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William Lewis – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38938394   NAID File Unit: 38938391     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19449926

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 16, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Hagerstown

Occupation: Painter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 81/4“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38938394

NAID File Unit: 38938391

Microform: M1817

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