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Alexander, Benjamin – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin Alexander – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38326821   NAID File Unit: 38326819     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482537

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 25, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38326821

NAID File Unit: 38326819

Microform: M1818

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