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Jones, Alexander – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Alexander Jones – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38350573   NAID File Unit: 38350571     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483239

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: COLUMBUS

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38350573

NAID File Unit: 38350571

Microform: M1818

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