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Nelms, Jack – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Jack Nelms – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38861643   NAID File Unit: 38861641     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19427234

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 15, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Anson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38861643

NAID File Unit: 38861641

Microform: M1817

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