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Nelson, Edward – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Edward Nelson – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55889491   NAID File Unit: 55889489     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19450368

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 29, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Greenville

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Anderson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: dark

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55889491

NAID File Unit: 55889489

Microform: M1993

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