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Burke, Alexander – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Alexander Burke – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38846504   NAID File Unit: 38846502     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19420951

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Claiborne

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38846504

NAID File Unit: 38846502

Microform: M1817

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