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Lewis Martin, 29th U.S. Colored Troops

Lewis Martin (1840-92) served in the 29th regiment U.S. Colored Troops during the Civil War. He was severely wounded in the Battle of the Crater in Petersburg, Virginia on July 30, 1864. His right arm and left leg had to be amputated.

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