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Howard, Alexander – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Alexander Howard – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35827383   NAID File Unit: 35827381     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19405133

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 19, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Prince Georges

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 35827383

NAID File Unit: 35827381

Microform: M1819

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