Merida Merritt – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations
NAID: 22222308 NAID File Unit: 22222306 Microform: M1818
Military Service
Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations
Regiment: 12 artillery
ID: 19470540
Company: C
Year: 1864
Year Enlisted: 1864
Enlisted term years: 3
Enlisted date: July 22, 1864
Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)
Enlisted county:
Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON
Residence
State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)
County born: Garrard
Town born:
Occupation: Farmer
Physical Characteristics
Age: 31
Height: 5’ 6“
Complexion: black
Eye color: black
Hair color: black
Record Info
NAID: 22222308
NAID File Unit: 22222306
Microform: M1818
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