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Meritt, Henry – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Henry Meritt – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42527478   NAID File Unit: 42527476     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19446579

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: November 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Rutherford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 42527478

NAID File Unit: 42527476

Microform: M1822

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