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Polk, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

William Polk – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38863117   NAID File Unit: 38863115     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19427789

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Skipwiths

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: Day

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: 

Record Info

NAID: 38863117

NAID File Unit: 38863115

Microform: M1817

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