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Lawson, Nelson – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

Nelson Lawson – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42570287   NAID File Unit: 42570284     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19456188

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: November 11, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Burlington

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42570287

NAID File Unit: 42570284

Microform: M1822

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