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Nelson, Amos – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 28th US Colored Infantry

Amos Nelson – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57010757   NAID File Unit: 57010755     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19433335

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: Madison

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: PITTSBURG

Occupation: Cabin Boy

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 57010757

NAID File Unit: 57010755

Microform: M1824

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