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Charles, Nelson – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

Nelson Charles – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

NAID: 39071147   NAID File Unit: 39071144     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19401861

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 25, 1863

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Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39071147

NAID File Unit: 39071144

Microform: M1821

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