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Merritt, Charles E – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Charles E Merritt – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53675126   NAID File Unit: 53675124     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19439288

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: ???

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Brunswick

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53675126

NAID File Unit: 53675124

Microform: M1994

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