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Etherly, Nelson – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Nelson Etherly – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42518813   NAID File Unit: 42518811     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19444274

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Murfreesboro

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42518813

NAID File Unit: 42518811

Microform: M1822

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