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Mercer, Jacob – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Jacob Mercer – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56944428   NAID File Unit: 56944426     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19407209

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 26, 1863

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 26th District

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: binghamton

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56944428

NAID File Unit: 56944426

Microform: M1824

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