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Ransom, Alexander – Age 32, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Alexander Ransom – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38311131   NAID File Unit: 38311129     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481307

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 18, 1865

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Huntsville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38311131

NAID File Unit: 38311129

Microform: M1818

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