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Cooper, Thomas J – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Thomas J Cooper – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53594928   NAID File Unit: 53594926     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413256

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 28, 1865

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Huntsville

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Gwinnett

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53594928

NAID File Unit: 53594926

Microform: M1994

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