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Jones, Nelson – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Nelson Jones – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45766918   NAID File Unit: 45766915     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19408123

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 25, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Leicester

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Richmond

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

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: 45766918

NAID File Unit: 45766915

Microform: M1823

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