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Bridgefolk, Alexander – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Alexander Bridgefolk – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55386199   NAID File Unit: 55386196     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19430722

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55386199

NAID File Unit: 55386196

Microform: M2000

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