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

Lewis Putnam – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38967256   NAID File Unit: 38967254     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19457832

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 30, 1865

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Frankfort

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Franklin

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38967256

NAID File Unit: 38967254

Microform: M1817

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