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Mekin, Sheldon F – Age 44, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Sheldon F Mekin – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55759237   NAID File Unit: 55759235     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19407740

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 26, 1863

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: ROANOKE ISLAND

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Tyrrell

Town born: 

Occupation: Fisher man

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55759237

NAID File Unit: 55759235

Microform: M1993

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