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Merles, Theodore – Age 24, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

Theodore Merles – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45893348   NAID File Unit: 45893345     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19452277

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 22, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Harrisburg

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Huntingdon

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 45893348

NAID File Unit: 45893345

Microform: M1823

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