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[Massachusetts] Nelson, Richard – Age 44, Year: 1863 – 54th Massachusetts Infantry, Moore-Pernell

Richard Nelson – 54th Massachusetts Infantry, Moore-Pernell

NAID: 37277436   NAID File Unit: 37277433     Microform: M1898

Military Service

Unit: 54th Massachusetts Infantry, Moore-Pernell

Regiment:  54 infantry massachusetts

ID: 19408698

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 3, 1863

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Bedford

Residence

State born: Massachusetts (Mass.)

County born: 

Town born: New Bedford

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 83/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 37277436

NAID File Unit: 37277433

Microform: M1898

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