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Spradley, Merritt – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Merritt Spradley – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55804331   NAID File Unit: 55804328     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19422862

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Wilsons Wharf

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Surry

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55804331

NAID File Unit: 55804328

Microform: M1993

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