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Harris, Alexander – Age 14, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Alexander Harris – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55753502   NAID File Unit: 55753500     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19405088

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 16, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Portsmouth

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Norfolk

Occupation: Drummer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 14

Height: 4’ 7“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55753502

NAID File Unit: 55753500

Microform: M1993

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