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Cook, William H – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

William H Cook – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56932787   NAID File Unit: 56932784     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19401450

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 5, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 6th district

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: RAHWAY

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56932787

NAID File Unit: 56932784

Microform: M1824

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