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Polk, Elsie – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Elsie Polk – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22320234   NAID File Unit: 22320232     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19475292

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: St. Louis

Occupation: Farmer

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: 22320234

NAID File Unit: 22320232

Microform: M1818

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