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Nelson, Charles – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Charles Nelson – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38715978   NAID File Unit: 38715976     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19499437

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 4, 1865

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Kinston

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38715978

NAID File Unit: 38715976

Microform: M1818

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