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Alexander, Thomas – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Thomas Alexander – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42512155   NAID File Unit: 42512152     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19441594

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Nashville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Charlottesville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42512155

NAID File Unit: 42512152

Microform: M1822

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