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Cottman, Ernis – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Ernis Cottman – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55848555   NAID File Unit: 55848553     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19437328

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 27,

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Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55848555

NAID File Unit: 55848553

Microform: M1993

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