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Young, Alexander – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Alexander Young – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42537368   NAID File Unit: 42537366     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19449743

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 9, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hillsboro

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 31/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42537368

NAID File Unit: 42537366

Microform: M1822

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