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Polite, Samuel – Age 16, Year: 1863 – 34th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Polite – 34th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46382031   NAID File Unit: 46382010     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 34th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  34 infantry

ID: 19442338

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 25, 1863

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: Beaufort

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: ST. HELENA ISLAND

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 46382031

NAID File Unit: 46382010

Microform: M1992

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