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Alexander, James – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 50th US Colored Infantry

James Alexander – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55414999   NAID File Unit: 55414996     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19440886

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: vicksburg

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Wayne

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55414999

NAID File Unit: 55414996

Microform: M2000

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