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Nelson, George – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

George Nelson – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45770910   NAID File Unit: 45770908     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19410165

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Jamaica

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: West Indies

County born: 

Town born: Newton

Occupation: Steward

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Blk.

Eye color: Blk.

Hair color: Blk.

Record Info

NAID: 45770910

NAID File Unit: 45770908

Microform: M1823

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