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Thompson, Alexander – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Alexander Thompson – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56951609   NAID File Unit: 56951607     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19410759

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 11, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 27th District

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Emmettsburg

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56951609

NAID File Unit: 56951607

Microform: M1824

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