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Dokes, Alexander – Age 33, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Alexander Dokes – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38478214   NAID File Unit: 38478211     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490106

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hillman

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Bedford

Town born: 

Occupation: roller

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38478214

NAID File Unit: 38478211

Microform: M1818

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