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Rogers, Alexander – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Alexander Rogers – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38405251   NAID File Unit: 38405248     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486300

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 38405251

NAID File Unit: 38405248

Microform: M1818

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