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Cockern, Walter – Age 35, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

Walter Cockern – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

NAID: 39071617   NAID File Unit: 39071615     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19402085

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: December 10, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Benedict

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39071617

NAID File Unit: 39071615

Microform: M1821

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