Merritt Hughes – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery
NAID: 38685539 NAID File Unit: 38685537 Microform: M1818
Military Service
Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery
Regiment: 13 artillery
ID: 19497477
Company: C
Year: 1865
Year Enlisted: 1865
Enlisted term years: 3
Enlisted date: May 31, 1865
Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)
Enlisted county:
Enlisted town: Bowling Green
Residence
State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)
County born: Woodford
Town born:
Occupation: Farmer
Physical Characteristics
Age: 25
Height: 5’ 41/2“
Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Record Info
NAID: 38685539
NAID File Unit: 38685537
Microform: M1818
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