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Cook, Eli – Age 15, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Eli Cook – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38375619   NAID File Unit: 38375617     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484574

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 18, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Nashville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 15

Height: 5’ 1/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 38375619

NAID File Unit: 38375617

Microform: M1818

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