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Alexander, Richard – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Richard Alexander – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38367124   NAID File Unit: 38367120     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484037

Company: M

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Smith

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38367124

NAID File Unit: 38367120

Microform: M1818

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