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Nelson, Edward – Age 39, Year: 1863 – 46th US Colored Infantry

Edward Nelson – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53706208   NAID File Unit: 53706205     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19449197

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Lincoln

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53706208

NAID File Unit: 53706205

Microform: M1994

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