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McAlister, Robinson – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Robinson McAlister – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45867589   NAID File Unit: 45867587     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19442740

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: EVANSVILLE

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45867589

NAID File Unit: 45867587

Microform: M1823

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