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Straws, Merrit – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Merrit Straws – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22232545   NAID File Unit: 22232542     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19471052

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Scott

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 22232545

NAID File Unit: 22232542

Microform: M1818

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