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Bush, Nelson W – Age 37, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

Nelson W Bush – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

NAID: 39070335   NAID File Unit: 39070333     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19401413

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 14, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PITTSBURG

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Loudoun

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 37

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 39070335

NAID File Unit: 39070333

Microform: M1821

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