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Polk, Henry – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Henry Polk – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42501152   NAID File Unit: 42501149     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19436630

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 13, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Robinson

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: brown

Eye color: brown

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 42501152

NAID File Unit: 42501149

Microform: M1822

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