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Cobb, James – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

James Cobb – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42516597   NAID File Unit: 42516595     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19443390

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 23, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Murfreesboro

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Bedford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42516597

NAID File Unit: 42516595

Microform: M1822

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