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Alexander, John – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Alexander – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38326883   NAID File Unit: 38326880     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482551

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: October 5, 1863

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: COLUMBUS

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: CHARLESTON

Occupation: Slave

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 61/4“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38326883

NAID File Unit: 38326880

Microform: M1818

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