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Cox, Samuel – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Cox – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42516913   NAID File Unit: 42516910     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19443495

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 14, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Nashville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Williamson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42516913

NAID File Unit: 42516910

Microform: M1822

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