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Alexander, Marion – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Marion Alexander – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38228906   NAID File Unit: 38228903     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19475965

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 8, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Greene

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38228906

NAID File Unit: 38228903

Microform: M1818

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