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Cobb, Adam S – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Adam S Cobb – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38792291   NAID File Unit: 38792289     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19401374

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Mix

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Norfolk

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38792291

NAID File Unit: 38792289

Microform: M1817

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