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Cotton, Henry – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Henry Cotton – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45856096   NAID File Unit: 45856093     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19438913

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: January 20, 1865

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: RICHMOND

Residence

State born: Indiana (Ind.)

County born: Randolph

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45856096

NAID File Unit: 45856093

Microform: M1823

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