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Lyons, Van – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Van Lyons – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38488275   NAID File Unit: 38488272     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490621

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 22, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Eddyville

Residence

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

County born: Lyon

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 43/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38488275

NAID File Unit: 38488272

Microform: M1818

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