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Shepherd, Lewis – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Lewis Shepherd – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38406674   NAID File Unit: 38406671     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486375

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1861

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 27, 1861

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: RICHMOND

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Crisped

Record Info

NAID: 38406674

NAID File Unit: 38406671

Microform: M1818

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