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Alexander, John – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

John Alexander – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45750042   NAID File Unit: 45750040     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19399727

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 3, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New York

Residence

State born: Nassau

County born: 

Town born: Nassau

Occupation: Seaman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45750042

NAID File Unit: 45750040

Microform: M1823

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