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Alexander, Benjamin – Age 35, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Alexander – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53591552   NAID File Unit: 53591550     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19412491

Company: N

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 26, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Smith

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53591552

NAID File Unit: 53591550

Microform: M1994

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