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Yerks, James – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

James Yerks – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56955953   NAID File Unit: 56955951     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19412298

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 9, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 2ND DISTRICT

Residence

State born: Spain

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 56955953

NAID File Unit: 56955951

Microform: M1824

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