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Beechum, Polk – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Polk Beechum – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38369605   NAID File Unit: 38369603     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484155

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38369605

NAID File Unit: 38369603

Microform: M1818

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