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Mercer, Frank – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Frank Mercer – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38831850   NAID File Unit: 38831847     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19415563

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 22,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Edgecombe

Town born: Edgecombe

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38831850

NAID File Unit: 38831847

Microform: M1817

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