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Sykes, Joseph – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

Joseph Sykes – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

NAID: 39085697   NAID File Unit: 39085694     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19408956

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: January 23, 1865

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Indianapolis

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Hostler

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

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: 39085697

NAID File Unit: 39085694

Microform: M1821

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