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Buckner, Merritt – Age 21, Year: 1864 – Independent Battery, US Colored Light Artillery, A-S

Merritt Buckner – Independent Battery, US Colored Light Artillery, A-S

NAID: 38754950   NAID File Unit: 38754948     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: Independent Battery, US Colored Light Artillery, A-S

Regiment:  independent artillery

ID: 19501462

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Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 15, 1864

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Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

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Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38754950

NAID File Unit: 38754948

Microform: M1818

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