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Cobb, Benjamin A – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin A Cobb – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38237092   NAID File Unit: 38237088     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476464

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Ballaford

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38237092

NAID File Unit: 38237088

Microform: M1818

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