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Cooley, Cephas – Age 29, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Cephas Cooley – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38375668   NAID File Unit: 38375666     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484548

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 16, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Charlotte

Town born: 

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 38375668

NAID File Unit: 38375666

Microform: M1818

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