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Cotman, Albert – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Albert Cotman – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38281772   NAID File Unit: 38281770     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19479061

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 11, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Peoria

Residence

State born: Illinois (Ill.)

County born: 

Town born: Alton

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38281772

NAID File Unit: 38281770

Microform: M1818

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