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Sedgwick, Joseph Polk – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Joseph Polk Sedgwick – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53631467   NAID File Unit: 53631465     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19424565

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: HARPER'S FERRY

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53631467

NAID File Unit: 53631465

Microform: M1994

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