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Alexander, Joseph – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 28th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Alexander – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56990441   NAID File Unit: 56990439     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19425612

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Indianapolis

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: St Louis

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56990441

NAID File Unit: 56990439

Microform: M1824

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