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Military Service Record of Nelson Gaines, United States Colored Troops: 123rd US Colored Infantry

Nelson Gaines – 123rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 113625671   NAID File Unit: 113625669     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 123rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  123 infantry

ID: 33767843

Company: E

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 22, 1865

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lebanon

Residence

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

County born: Green

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 54

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 113625671

NAID File Unit: 113625669

Microform: X

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