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Merrill, William – Age 44, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Merrill – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38304928   NAID File Unit: 38304925     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19480839

Company: M

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 22, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Summerville

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38304928

NAID File Unit: 38304925

Microform: M1818

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