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Military Service Record of John Cooks, United States Colored Troops: 83rd US Colored Infantry (New)

John Cooks – 83rd US Colored Infantry (New)

NAID: 107118379   NAID File Unit: 107118376     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 83rd US Colored Infantry (New)

Regiment:  83 infantry

ID: 33771038

Company: G

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 28, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Scott

Residence

State born: 

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 107118379

NAID File Unit: 107118376

Microform: X

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