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Ford, Alford – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Alford Ford – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55423942   NAID File Unit: 55423940     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19449881

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Mexico

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Shelby

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55423942

NAID File Unit: 55423940

Microform: M2000

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