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Alexander, William H – Age 38, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

William H Alexander – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42512183   NAID File Unit: 42512180     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19441599

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cadis

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: London

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42512183

NAID File Unit: 42512180

Microform: M1822

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