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Maxwell, Alexander – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Alexander Maxwell – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55887645   NAID File Unit: 55887642     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19449721

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 29, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Greenville

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Georgetown

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55887645

NAID File Unit: 55887642

Microform: M1993

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