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Alexander, James – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Alexander – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38271656   NAID File Unit: 38271652     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19478369

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: August 31, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Pickering

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Anson

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38271656

NAID File Unit: 38271652

Microform: M1818

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