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Nelson, Charles – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Charles Nelson – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38307194   NAID File Unit: 38307191     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481054

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: August 31, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: fort pickering

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Gibson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 81/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38307194

NAID File Unit: 38307191

Microform: M1818

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