J.E. Lewis inlisted April 3, 1862 in Bryan County with Capt. J.L. McAlilister. Pvt. Lewis served in the Hardwick Mounted Rifles until, through consolidation of units, he was transferred to Co. K, 7th Regiment, Georgia Cavalry.

Pvt. Lewis was present on roll calls through May, 1864. On June 2nd, the was absent, sick through July 19. He was present on the September/October roll and without a horse. On November 19th he was admitted in Jackson Hospital at Richmond with pneumonia.

Pvt. J.E. Lewis returned to duty on December 5, 1864. No further records.


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