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Merrit, William – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

William Merrit – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56944445   NAID File Unit: 56944443     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19407212

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 30, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 31st District

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Warren

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56944445

NAID File Unit: 56944443

Microform: M1824

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