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Melner, Jerry – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Jerry Melner – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38354530   NAID File Unit: 38354527     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483393

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 20, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

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Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

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Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38354530

NAID File Unit: 38354527

Microform: M1818

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