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Polite, Amos – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Amos Polite – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22320225   NAID File Unit: 22320222     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19475285

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 10, 1864

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hilton Head

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: St. Helena Island

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22320225

NAID File Unit: 22320222

Microform: M1818

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