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Merrick, James – Age 36, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Merrick – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38304908   NAID File Unit: 38304905     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19480898

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 18,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Ft. Pickering

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Wilmington

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38304908

NAID File Unit: 38304905

Microform: M1818

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