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

William Alexander – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42545098   NAID File Unit: 42545062     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19452401

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 29, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: St. Louis

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Vicksburg

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 42545098

NAID File Unit: 42545062

Microform: M1822

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