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Alexander, Thornton – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Thornton Alexander – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38420004   NAID File Unit: 38420001     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487285

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Amite

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38420004

NAID File Unit: 38420001

Microform: M1818

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