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Nelson, Alfred – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Alfred Nelson – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53628013   NAID File Unit: 53628011     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19423286

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 27, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Waterford

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Fauquier

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 51/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53628013

NAID File Unit: 53628011

Microform: M1994

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