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Alexander, Lewis – Age 36, Year: 1865 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Lewis Alexander – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22195526   NAID File Unit: 22195523     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19469383

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 9,

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

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 22195526

NAID File Unit: 22195523

Microform: M1818

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