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Alexander, William S – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

William S Alexander – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56959253   NAID File Unit: 56959250     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19413649

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: Greene

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: 

Town born: HAMILTON

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: gray

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 56959253

NAID File Unit: 56959250

Microform: M1824

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