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Nelson, Andrew – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Andrew Nelson – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55760654   NAID File Unit: 55760651     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19408472

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Yorktown

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: King William

Town born: 

Occupation: Cook

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 55760654

NAID File Unit: 55760651

Microform: M1993

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