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Anderson, Nelson – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Nelson Anderson – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22305543   NAID File Unit: 22305540     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19474655

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 8, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Black River Bridge

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: SAVANNAH

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 22305543

NAID File Unit: 22305540

Microform: M1818

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