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Mercer, James – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 37th US Colored Infantry

James Mercer – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55796262   NAID File Unit: 55796260     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19419624

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1865

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WILMINGTON

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Sampson

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55796262

NAID File Unit: 55796260

Microform: M1993

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