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Cook, Charles – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Charles Cook – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38792748   NAID File Unit: 38792746     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19401630

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 17, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Hanover

Town born: 

Occupation: Woodcutter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38792748

NAID File Unit: 38792746

Microform: M1817

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