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Shelk, Samuel S – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 31st US Colored Infantry

Samuel S Shelk – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46290307   NAID File Unit: 46290304     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19411093

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: hartford

Residence

State born: Connecticut (Conn.)

County born: Hartford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 46290307

NAID File Unit: 46290304

Microform: M1992

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