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Matthews, Alexander – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 46th US Colored Infantry

Alexander Matthews – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53704724   NAID File Unit: 53704721     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19448693

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 22, 1863

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Mount Sterling

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: Washington

Town born: 

Occupation: Cooper

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53704724

NAID File Unit: 53704721

Microform: M1994

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