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Jackson, Nelson – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Nelson Jackson – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38935088   NAID File Unit: 38935085     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19448748

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: ATHOL

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Roanoke

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38935088

NAID File Unit: 38935085

Microform: M1817

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