The service record file for the 2nd Virginia Infantry list only a George W. Cookus in their roster.

In his file are some 23 cards. Here is what is found in the CW Research Database which sources the CSRs.

George Martin

George W. Cookus

Residence was not listed;
Enlisted on 4/21/1861 at Harper's Ferry, VA as a Private.

On 4/21/1861 he mustered into "B" Co. VA 2nd Infantry
He died of disease on 10/5/1863 at Shepherdstown, WV

He was listed as:
* Absent, sick 6/30/1861 (place not stated)
* Returned 8/15/1861 (place not stated) (Estimated day)
* Absent, sick 9/15/1862 Shepherdstown, VA (At home)
* POW 4/23/1863 Shepherdstown, VA
* Confined 4/25/1863 Fort McHenry, MD (Also confined Fort Monroe, VA, Est Day)
* Paroled 4/30/1863 (place not stated)
* Hospitalized 5/21/1863 Richmond, VA (Diarrhoea)
* Furloughed 6/5/1863 (place not stated) (For 60 days)

Other Information:
born 10/11/1840

Buried: Old Reformed Graveyard, Shepherdstown, WV

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

- The Virginia Regimental Histories Series
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