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Alexander, John R C – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

John R C Alexander – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53591588   NAID File Unit: 53591585     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19412496

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Alliance

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Loudoun

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 53591588

NAID File Unit: 53591585

Microform: M1994

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