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Nelson, Albert – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Albert Nelson – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42468347   NAID File Unit: 42468344     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19423948

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 30, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Shelbyville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Macon

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42468347

NAID File Unit: 42468344

Microform: M1822

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