John Hanks Alexander, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJohn Hanks Alexander
African American officer in the United States armed forces
Date of Birth: 06-Jan-1864
Place of Birth: Helena, Arkansas, United States
Date of Death: 26-Mar-1894
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About John Hanks Alexander
- John Hanks Alexander (January 6, 1864 – March 26, 1894) was the first African-American officer in the United States armed forces to hold a regular command position and the second African-American graduate of the United States Military Academy (after Henry Ossian Flipper).
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