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Alexander, Perry – Age 24, Year: 1865 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Perry Alexander – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55876839   NAID File Unit: 55876836     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19446385

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 29, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Greeneville

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Buncombe

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55876839

NAID File Unit: 55876836

Microform: M1993

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