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Alexander, Josephus – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 46th US Colored Infantry

Josephus Alexander – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53691943   NAID File Unit: 53691940     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19445012

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: April 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HELENA

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Union

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: D'k

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Bl'k

Record Info

NAID: 53691943

NAID File Unit: 53691940

Microform: M1994

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