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Nelson, Alexander – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 46th US Colored Infantry

Alexander Nelson – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53706187   NAID File Unit: 53706184     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19449125

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 8, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Union

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53706187

NAID File Unit: 53706184

Microform: M1994

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