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Cosby, John – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

John Cosby – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

NAID: 39072144   NAID File Unit: 39072141     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19402345

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 3, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Jeffersonville

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39072144

NAID File Unit: 39072141

Microform: M1821

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