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Pruitt, Alexander – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Alexander Pruitt – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42530445   NAID File Unit: 42530442     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19447472

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MURFREESBORO'

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Bedford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42530445

NAID File Unit: 42530442

Microform: M1822

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