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McKerson, Samuel – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Samuel McKerson – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55888263   NAID File Unit: 55888243     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19449976

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 26, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Greenville

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Caldwell

Town born: 

Occupation: Fr

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55888263

NAID File Unit: 55888243

Microform: M1993

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