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Alexander, George – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

George Alexander – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55876809   NAID File Unit: 55876806     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19446362

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clifton

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55876809

NAID File Unit: 55876806

Microform: M1993

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