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Alexander, John M – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John M Alexander – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38502742   NAID File Unit: 38502740     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  9 artillery

ID: 19491400

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 2, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: alliance

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Loudoun

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 31/4“

Complexion: dk

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: dk

Record Info

NAID: 38502742

NAID File Unit: 38502740

Microform: M1818

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