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Alfred, Cooper – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Cooper Alfred – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38788379   NAID File Unit: 38788377     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19399663

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: FORT MONROE

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Edgecombe

Town born: 

Occupation: Clk

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38788379

NAID File Unit: 38788377

Microform: M1817

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