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Alexander, Richard – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 46th US Colored Infantry

Richard Alexander – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53692019   NAID File Unit: 53692016     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19445038

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: Lawrence

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 53692019

NAID File Unit: 53692016

Microform: M1994

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