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Cottingham, James – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

James Cottingham – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42552139   NAID File Unit: 42552137     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19453836

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: Macon

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Henry

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42552139

NAID File Unit: 42552137

Microform: M1822

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