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Matthew, Lemuel – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Lemuel Matthew – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45769226   NAID File Unit: 45769224     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19409256

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 8, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 18th District

Residence

State born: Indiana (Ind.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45769226

NAID File Unit: 45769224

Microform: M1823

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