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Capers, Alexander – Age 33, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

Alexander Capers – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

NAID: 39070768   NAID File Unit: 39070766     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19401659

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 12, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Brooklyn

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Cooper

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 57/8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39070768

NAID File Unit: 39070766

Microform: M1821

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