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Means, Nelson – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Nelson Means – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35831844   NAID File Unit: 35831841     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19407361

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 9, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Mason's Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Albemarle

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 35831844

NAID File Unit: 35831841

Microform: M1819

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