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Nelson, Charles – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Charles Nelson – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38832864   NAID File Unit: 38832862     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19415834

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: FORT MONROE

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: NEWBERN

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 6’ 3“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38832864

NAID File Unit: 38832862

Microform: M1817

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