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Sykes, George – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 54th US Colored Infantry

George Sykes – 54th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55560980   NAID File Unit: 55560978     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 54th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  54 infantry

ID: 19465601

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Halifax

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

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: 55560980

NAID File Unit: 55560978

Microform: M2000

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