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Nellums, Solomon – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

Solomon Nellums – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42575346   NAID File Unit: 42575343     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19456767

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: St. Louis

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42575346

NAID File Unit: 42575343

Microform: M1822

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