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Willis, Lewis – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Lewis Willis – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45878745   NAID File Unit: 45878742     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19446189

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 8, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Prince William

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 23/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45878745

NAID File Unit: 45878742

Microform: M1823

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