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Alexander, James H – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

James H Alexander – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42512095   NAID File Unit: 42512093     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19441520

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 2

Enlisted date: December 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Nashville

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 11/2“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42512095

NAID File Unit: 42512093

Microform: M1822

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