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Merton, Richard – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

Richard Merton – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46285541   NAID File Unit: 46285538     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19408648

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 11, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hartford

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: Toronto

Occupation: Cook

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 46285541

NAID File Unit: 46285538

Microform: M1992

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