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Nelson, Charles – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Charles Nelson – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22291349   NAID File Unit: 22291347     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19474003

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 4, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Kinston

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Beaufort

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 22291349

NAID File Unit: 22291347

Microform: M1818

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