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Military Service Record of William Nelson, 71st US Colored Infantry

William Nelson – 71st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 84385284   NAID File Unit: 84385273     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 71st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  71 infantry

ID: 33746150

Company: C

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 4, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Black River

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Hines

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 84385284

NAID File Unit: 84385273

Microform: X

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