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Polite, Henry – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Henry Polite – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55372787   NAID File Unit: 55372785     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19423863

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Iowa

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: DAVENPORT

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Mecklenburg

Town born: Charlotte

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55372787

NAID File Unit: 55372785

Microform: M2000

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