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Cook, Alexander – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Alexander Cook – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56932751   NAID File Unit: 56932749     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19401387

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 7, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Governor's Island

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: PHILADELPHIA

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56932751

NAID File Unit: 56932749

Microform: M1824

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