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Cooley, Solomon – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Solomon Cooley – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45755478   NAID File Unit: 45755476     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19402301

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New York City

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Staten Island

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45755478

NAID File Unit: 45755476

Microform: M1823

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