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Cotton, George – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

George Cotton – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38427661   NAID File Unit: 38427659     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487736

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Claiborne

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38427661

NAID File Unit: 38427659

Microform: M1818

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