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Spencer, Lewis – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Lewis Spencer – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38917803   NAID File Unit: 38917801     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19443659

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 7,

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LEXINGTON

Residence

State born: Kentucky

County born: Clark

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38917803

NAID File Unit: 38917801

Microform: M1817

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