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Hughes, Nelson – Age 37, Year: 1864 – 41st US Colored Infantry

Nelson Hughes – 41st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53576881   NAID File Unit: 53576879     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 41st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  41 infantry

ID: 19403946

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 10, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Alexandria

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 37

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53576881

NAID File Unit: 53576879

Microform: M1994

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