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Bias, Nelson – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Nelson Bias – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38275435   NAID File Unit: 38275433     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19478581

Company: M

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 22, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: Mobile

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38275435

NAID File Unit: 38275433

Microform: M1818

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