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Merritt, William – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 54th US Colored Infantry

William Merritt – 54th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55609857   NAID File Unit: 55609855     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 54th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  54 infantry

ID: 19467473

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 15,

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Davidson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 55609857

NAID File Unit: 55609855

Microform: M2000

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