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Alexander, Lewis – Age 36, Year: 1865 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Lewis Alexander – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38617299   NAID File Unit: 38617296     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19494804

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 19,

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38617299

NAID File Unit: 38617296

Microform: M1818

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