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Alexander, Samuel – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Alexander – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42544901   NAID File Unit: 42544898     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19452412

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 25, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: SAINT LOUIS

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 42544901

NAID File Unit: 42544898

Microform: M1822

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