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Yerling, Alexander – Age 24, Year: 1865 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Alexander Yerling – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55380884   NAID File Unit: 55380882     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19427386

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Montgomery

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Richmond

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

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: 55380884

NAID File Unit: 55380882

Microform: M2000

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