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Alexander, William – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

William Alexander – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22305121   NAID File Unit: 22305118     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19474609

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: January 18, 1865

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Beaufort

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

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: 22305121

NAID File Unit: 22305118

Microform: M1818

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