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Alexander, Lewis – Age 17, Year: 1863 – 46th US Colored Infantry

Lewis Alexander – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53691975   NAID File Unit: 53691973     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19445024

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HELENA

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Bedford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53691975

NAID File Unit: 53691973

Microform: M1994

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