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Cowles, Robert – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Robert Cowles – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45856140   NAID File Unit: 45856138     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19438918

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 2

Enlisted date: September 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45856140

NAID File Unit: 45856138

Microform: M1823

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