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McGrew, Alexander – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

Alexander McGrew – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

NAID: 39082307   NAID File Unit: 39082305     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19407387

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chambersburg

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39082307

NAID File Unit: 39082305

Microform: M1821

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