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Alexander, Sandy – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Sandy Alexander – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55516139   NAID File Unit: 55516136     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19463712

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 25, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: M. Bend

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Hardeman

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55516139

NAID File Unit: 55516136

Microform: M2000

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