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Myers, Nelson – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Nelson Myers – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38491482   NAID File Unit: 38491480     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490781

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: paducah

Residence

State born: Tennessee

County born: Dixon

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38491482

NAID File Unit: 38491480

Microform: M1818

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