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Polk, James K – Age 38, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

James K Polk – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55372817   NAID File Unit: 55372815     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19423867

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 2,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Warren

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 81/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55372817

NAID File Unit: 55372815

Microform: M2000

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