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Melson, Coyer – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Coyer Melson – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55796226   NAID File Unit: 55796224     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19419606

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 18, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: Washington

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Greene

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 55796226

NAID File Unit: 55796224

Microform: M1993

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