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Skank, Samuel – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Samuel Skank – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

NAID: 39084278   NAID File Unit: 39084276     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19408396

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 25, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Canandaigua

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Herkimer

Town born: 

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39084278

NAID File Unit: 39084276

Microform: M1821

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