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Cooper, James Thomas – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

James Thomas Cooper – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53666059   NAID File Unit: 53666057     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19436321

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: Philadelphia

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Delaware

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: black

Eye color: dark

Hair color: Wool

Record Info

NAID: 53666059

NAID File Unit: 53666057

Microform: M1994

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