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Merrity, Louis – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Louis Merrity – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53627007   NAID File Unit: 53627005     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19422942

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 27, 1863

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

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Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

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Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53627007

NAID File Unit: 53627005

Microform: M1994

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