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Reese, Alexander – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Alexander Reese – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38806774   NAID File Unit: 38806772     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19408543

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 8, 1865

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Tompkinsville

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Hostler

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 31/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38806774

NAID File Unit: 38806772

Microform: M1817

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