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Overstreet, Lewis – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Lewis Overstreet – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38966112   NAID File Unit: 38966098     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19457594

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 25, 1865

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LEBANON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Russell

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38966112

NAID File Unit: 38966098

Microform: M1817

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