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Cobb, Alfred – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Alfred Cobb – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38374868   NAID File Unit: 38374865     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484535

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 31, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Newark

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38374868

NAID File Unit: 38374865

Microform: M1818

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