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Craig, Nelson – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Nelson Craig – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38341088   NAID File Unit: 38341085     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482819

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 30, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

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

County born: Hickman

Town born: 

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38341088

NAID File Unit: 38341085

Microform: M1818

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