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Caster, Merrwin – Age 22, Year: 1864 – Independent Battery, US Colored Light Artillery, A-S

Merrwin Caster – Independent Battery, US Colored Light Artillery, A-S

NAID: 38755071   NAID File Unit: 38755069     Microform: M1818

Military Service

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

Regiment:  independent artillery

ID: 19501493

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Kansas (Kans. or Kan.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Wyandott

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Clay

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38755071

NAID File Unit: 38755069

Microform: M1818

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