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Polk, James K – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

James K Polk – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38805912   NAID File Unit: 38805910     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19408118

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 19, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Kingston

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: DELAWARE CITY

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38805912

NAID File Unit: 38805910

Microform: M1817

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