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Corson, Merritt – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Merritt Corson – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55782730   NAID File Unit: 55782727     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19415481

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CITY POINT

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Prince George

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55782730

NAID File Unit: 55782727

Microform: M1993

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