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Nelson, Charles C – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Charles C Nelson – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38596077   NAID File Unit: 38596074     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19493812

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 5,

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: African

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38596077

NAID File Unit: 38596074

Microform: M1818

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