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Alexander, Wilson – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Wilson Alexander – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42512202   NAID File Unit: 42512200     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19441605

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NASHVILLE

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: Hazel Green

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 31/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 42512202

NAID File Unit: 42512200

Microform: M1822

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