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Merritt, Richard – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Richard Merritt – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55636280   NAID File Unit: 55636278     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19468661

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: corinth

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55636280

NAID File Unit: 55636278

Microform: M2000

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