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Hayes, Nelson – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 11th US Colored Infantry (Old), Fal-May

Nelson Hayes – 11th US Colored Infantry (Old), Fal-May

NAID: 39140813   NAID File Unit: 39140811     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Infantry (Old), Fal-May

Regiment:  11 infantry

ID: 19432026

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Smith

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: Yell

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39140813

NAID File Unit: 39140811

Microform: M1821

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