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Matlock, Nelson – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Nelson Matlock – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38964155   NAID File Unit: 38964153     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19457198

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 7, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lexington

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Caldwell

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38964155

NAID File Unit: 38964153

Microform: M1817

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