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Merrils, John B – Age 42, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

John B Merrils – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

NAID: 39082615   NAID File Unit: 39082613     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19407531

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 14, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HUNTINGDON

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Bedford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 113/4“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39082615

NAID File Unit: 39082613

Microform: M1821

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