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Merrils, Robert – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

Robert Merrils – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

NAID: 39082635   NAID File Unit: 39082632     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19407537

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HUNTINGDON

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: HUNTINGDON

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39082635

NAID File Unit: 39082632

Microform: M1821

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