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Merchant, James – Age 25, Year: 1865 – 41st US Colored Infantry

James Merchant – 41st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53580116   NAID File Unit: 53580114     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 41st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  41 infantry

ID: 19405789

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 24, 1865

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BROOKLYN

Residence

State born: 

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53580116

NAID File Unit: 53580114

Microform: M1994

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