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Baker, Nelson – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Nelson Baker – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56929672   NAID File Unit: 56929669     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19400026

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 29, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New York

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: Toronto

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 1/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56929672

NAID File Unit: 56929669

Microform: M1824

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