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Mathews, Nelson – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Nelson Mathews – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42466641   NAID File Unit: 42466639     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19423383

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Dayton

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 42466641

NAID File Unit: 42466639

Microform: M1822

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