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Harrison, Nelson – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Nelson Harrison – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55524804   NAID File Unit: 55524802     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464128

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 14, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Grand Gulf

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Port Gibson

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55524804

NAID File Unit: 55524802

Microform: M2000

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