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Harris, Nelson – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Nelson Harris – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38435700   NAID File Unit: 38435698     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488211

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 25, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Davidson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38435700

NAID File Unit: 38435698

Microform: M1818

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