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Sheldon, Alexander – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Alexander Sheldon – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53606040   NAID File Unit: 53606037     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415315

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 7, 1864

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Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

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Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53606040

NAID File Unit: 53606037

Microform: M1994

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