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[Massachusetts] Nelson, James – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 54th Massachusetts Infantry, Moore-Pernell

James Nelson – 54th Massachusetts Infantry, Moore-Pernell

NAID: 37277417   NAID File Unit: 37277415     Microform: M1898

Military Service

Unit: 54th Massachusetts Infantry, Moore-Pernell

Regiment:  54 infantry massachusetts

ID: 19408611

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 8, 1863

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Readville

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Philadelphia

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 37277417

NAID File Unit: 37277415

Microform: M1898

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