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Read, Alexander – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Alexander Read – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22321027   NAID File Unit: 22321024     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19475393

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 6, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Goodrich Landing

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 22321027

NAID File Unit: 22321024

Microform: M1818

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