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Colwell, Alexander – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 27th US Colored Infantry

Alexander Colwell – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56964675   NAID File Unit: 56964673     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19414491

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 4, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cleveland

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Salisbury

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56964675

NAID File Unit: 56964673

Microform: M1824

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