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Alexander, John – Age 56, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Alexander – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38271737   NAID File Unit: 38271734     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19478334

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 26, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Corinth

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Macklenburg

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 56

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38271737

NAID File Unit: 38271734

Microform: M1818

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