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Polite, William – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 34th US Colored Infantry

William Polite – 34th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46382062   NAID File Unit: 46382054     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 34th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  34 infantry

ID: 19442302

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 10, 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: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Light

Hair color: Light

Record Info

NAID: 46382062

NAID File Unit: 46382054

Microform: M1992

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