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Alexander, Reuben – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

Reuben Alexander – 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

NAID: 39066512   NAID File Unit: 39066510     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19399677

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: September 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHICAGO

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Blk.

Eye color: Blk.

Hair color: Blk.

Record Info

NAID: 39066512

NAID File Unit: 39066510

Microform: M1821

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