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Alexander, John W – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

John W Alexander – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38271769   NAID File Unit: 38271766     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19478340

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 9, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: 

Town born: Greenville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38271769

NAID File Unit: 38271766

Microform: M1818

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