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Whitney, Lewis – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 54th US Colored Infantry

Lewis Whitney – 54th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55563305   NAID File Unit: 55563303     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 54th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  54 infantry

ID: 19465676

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 21,

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: Greenville

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55563305

NAID File Unit: 55563303

Microform: M2000

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