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Polite, James – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 33rd US Colored Infantry

James Polite – 33rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46352284   NAID File Unit: 46352281     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 33rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  33 infantry

ID: 19432230

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1862

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 22, 1862

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: Beaufort

Enlisted town: Beaufort

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Cat Island

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

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: 46352284

NAID File Unit: 46352281

Microform: M1992

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