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Thomas, Lewis – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Lewis Thomas – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45808959   NAID File Unit: 45808956     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19422684

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 23, 1864

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hilton Head

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Camden

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45808959

NAID File Unit: 45808956

Microform: M1823

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