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Nickens, Lewis – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Lewis Nickens – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35832615   NAID File Unit: 35832610     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19407875

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 8, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Masons Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: ALEXANDRIA

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 35832615

NAID File Unit: 35832610

Microform: M1819

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