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Lyons, George W – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

George W Lyons – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38488213   NAID File Unit: 38488210     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490619

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Smithland

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Smithland

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

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: 38488213

NAID File Unit: 38488210

Microform: M1818

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