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Polk, Charles – Age 33, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Charles Polk – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53604290   NAID File Unit: 53604288     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19414872

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Cayuga

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 61/4“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53604290

NAID File Unit: 53604288

Microform: M1994

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