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Thomas, Polk – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Polk Thomas – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55407518   NAID File Unit: 55407516     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19437003

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Waterproof

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Waterproof

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55407518

NAID File Unit: 55407516

Microform: M2000

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