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Smith, Lewis – Age 36, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Lewis Smith – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38407981   NAID File Unit: 38407977     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486491

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 8, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Frederick

Occupation: Coachman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Light Brown (L or Li Brn)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38407981

NAID File Unit: 38407977

Microform: M1818

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