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Ransom, Alexander – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Alexander Ransom – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42530656   NAID File Unit: 42530653     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19447586

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MURFREESBORO'

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Rutherford

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42530656

NAID File Unit: 42530653

Microform: M1822

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