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Polk, Wesley – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 46th US Colored Infantry

Wesley Polk – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53707851   NAID File Unit: 53707848     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19449746

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 12, 1865

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Talladega

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53707851

NAID File Unit: 53707848

Microform: M1994

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