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Shaw, Alexander – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Alexander Shaw – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38360284   NAID File Unit: 38360282     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483710

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: October 26, 1863

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Hickman

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38360284

NAID File Unit: 38360282

Microform: M1818

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