

African American officer in the United States armed forces (1864-1894)
Cherry Grove Cemetery
John Hanks Alexander (* 6. January 1864 in Helena; † 26. March 1894 in Wilberforce) was an african American officer in the United States armed forces. He was 30 years old. His education included United States Military Academy and Oberlin College. He worked at Wilberforce University. He was buried at Cherry Grove Cemetery.