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Ballard, Nelson – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Nelson Ballard – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38789091   NAID File Unit: 38789089     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19399962

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 11, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Nansemond

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38789091

NAID File Unit: 38789089

Microform: M1817

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