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Nelson, Albert – Age 33, Year: 1863 – 54th US Colored Infantry

Albert Nelson – 54th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55557167   NAID File Unit: 55557164     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 54th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  54 infantry

ID: 19465414

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 17, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HELENA

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: Phillips

Town born: 

Occupation: Slave

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: brown

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55557167

NAID File Unit: 55557164

Microform: M2000

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