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Yates, Lewis – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Lewis Yates – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55647182   NAID File Unit: 55647179     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19469252

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pocahontas

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

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: 55647182

NAID File Unit: 55647179

Microform: M2000

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