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Overton, Alexander – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Alexander Overton – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42468827   NAID File Unit: 42468825     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19424222

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 18,

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Shelbyville

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 42468827

NAID File Unit: 42468825

Microform: M1822

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