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Merchester, John W – Age 35, Year: 1865 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

John W Merchester – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38831870   NAID File Unit: 38831868     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19415581

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 17, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

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Residence

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Occupation: Farm

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: mulatto

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Hazel

Record Info

NAID: 38831870

NAID File Unit: 38831868

Microform: M1817

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