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Goffner, Nelson – Age 17, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Nelson Goffner – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55363245   NAID File Unit: 55363243     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19419880

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: Columbia

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55363245

NAID File Unit: 55363243

Microform: M2000

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