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Alexander, James – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

James Alexander – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22246020   NAID File Unit: 22246018     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19471361

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 20, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

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

County born: Caldwell

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 22246020

NAID File Unit: 22246018

Microform: M1818

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