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Godley, Nelson – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Nelson Godley – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38824533   NAID File Unit: 38824531     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19414023

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: fort monroe

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: SUFFOLK

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38824533

NAID File Unit: 38824531

Microform: M1817

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