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Smeeds, Alex – Age 42, Year: 1863 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Alex Smeeds – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55448294   NAID File Unit: 55448292     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19454658

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Maury

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55448294

NAID File Unit: 55448292

Microform: M2000

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