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Sykes, York – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

York Sykes – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55893906   NAID File Unit: 55893903     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19451891

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 31, 1864

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Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Charleston

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55893906

NAID File Unit: 55893903

Microform: M1993

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