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Burnett, Nelson – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Nelson Burnett – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38677900   NAID File Unit: 38677897     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19496890

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 17, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bowling Green

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Christian

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 53/4“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Brown

Record Info

NAID: 38677900

NAID File Unit: 38677897

Microform: M1818

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