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Cook, Preston – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Preston Cook – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53665977   NAID File Unit: 53665974     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19436271

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

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Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Wooly

Record Info

NAID: 53665977

NAID File Unit: 53665974

Microform: M1994

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