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Pinkerton, Lewis – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Lewis Pinkerton – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42530159   NAID File Unit: 42530156     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19447390

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42530159

NAID File Unit: 42530156

Microform: M1822

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