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Nelson, George – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

George Nelson – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38832905   NAID File Unit: 38832902     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19415842

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monro

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38832905

NAID File Unit: 38832902

Microform: M1817

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