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Anderson, Alexander – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Alexander Anderson – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38816197   NAID File Unit: 38816195     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19412350

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 31, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WEST CHESTER

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38816197

NAID File Unit: 38816195

Microform: M1817

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