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Kyle, Nelson – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Nelson Kyle – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53600651   NAID File Unit: 53600648     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19414132

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Hawkins

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 53600651

NAID File Unit: 53600648

Microform: M1994

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