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Thornton, Lewis – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

Lewis Thornton – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

NAID: 39086528   NAID File Unit: 39086526     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19409363

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: November 8, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

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Residence

State born: no state listed

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Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39086528

NAID File Unit: 39086526

Microform: M1821

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