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Alexander, John – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

John Alexander – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42512124   NAID File Unit: 42512121     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19441590

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 18, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

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

County born: Trigg

Town born: 

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42512124

NAID File Unit: 42512121

Microform: M1822

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