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Conklin, Alexander – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Alexander Conklin – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56932669   NAID File Unit: 56932667     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19401371

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 2, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Long Island

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Queens

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56932669

NAID File Unit: 56932667

Microform: M1824

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