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Garnett, Alexander – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Alexander Garnett – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42489919   NAID File Unit: 42489916     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19433750

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 3, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: RICHMOND

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: light

Eye color: gray

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 42489919

NAID File Unit: 42489916

Microform: M1822

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