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Nelms, Joseph – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 48nd US Colored Infantry, W-Y AND 48th US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

Joseph Nelms – 48nd US Colored Infantry, W-Y AND 48th US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

NAID: 55371678   NAID File Unit: 55371676     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48nd US Colored Infantry, W-Y AND 48th US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19423366

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LAKE PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55371678

NAID File Unit: 55371676

Microform: M2000

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