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Sykes, Merrick – Age 35, Year: 1863 – 35th US Colored Infantry

Merrick Sykes – 35th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46419893   NAID File Unit: 46419890     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 35th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  35 infantry

ID: 19454605

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 1, 1863

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Beaufort

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Columbia

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 46419893

NAID File Unit: 46419890

Microform: M1992

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