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Alexander, Thomas – Age 25, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Thomas Alexander – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53591636   NAID File Unit: 53591633     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19412457

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: bl

Hair color: bl

Record Info

NAID: 53591636

NAID File Unit: 53591633

Microform: M1994

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