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Polk, James – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 46th US Colored Infantry

James Polk – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53707786   NAID File Unit: 53707783     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19449727

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Murray

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Dark Brown (D or Dk Brn)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53707786

NAID File Unit: 53707783

Microform: M1994

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