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Wells, Alexander – Age 48, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Alexander Wells – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38414790   NAID File Unit: 38414788     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486940

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Pike

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 48

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38414790

NAID File Unit: 38414788

Microform: M1818

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