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Nelson, Frank – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Frank Nelson – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38940982   NAID File Unit: 38940980     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19450794

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 15, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: West Roxbury

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Crawford

Town born: 

Occupation: Marble cutter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38940982

NAID File Unit: 38940980

Microform: M1817

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