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Alexander, John – Age 29, Year: 1864 – Independent Battery, US Colored Light Artillery, A-S

John Alexander – Independent Battery, US Colored Light Artillery, A-S

NAID: 38754636   NAID File Unit: 38754633     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: Independent Battery, US Colored Light Artillery, A-S

Regiment:  independent artillery

ID: 19501445

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Kansas (Kans. or Kan.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Leavenworth

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Mason

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38754636

NAID File Unit: 38754633

Microform: M1818

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