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Burton, Alexander – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Alexander Burton – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42444927   NAID File Unit: 42444925     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19418568

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 6,

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Shelbyville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: shelbyville

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42444927

NAID File Unit: 42444925

Microform: M1822

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