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Washington, Lewis – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Lewis Washington – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53608318   NAID File Unit: 53608316     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415882

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NASHVILLE

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: LANCASTERVILLE

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Dark Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53608318

NAID File Unit: 53608316

Microform: M1994

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