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Military Service Record of Albert Nelson, United States Colored Troops: 117th US Colored Infantry

Albert Nelson – 117th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 113535216   NAID File Unit: 113535213     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 117th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  117 infantry

ID: 33765424

Company: H

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 5, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Covington

Residence

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

County born: Fleming

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 113535216

NAID File Unit: 113535213

Microform: X

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