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Alexander, Primus – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Primus Alexander – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42481220   NAID File Unit: 42481217     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19431032

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42481220

NAID File Unit: 42481217

Microform: M1822

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