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Nelson, George – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 48nd US Colored Infantry, W-Y AND 48th US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

George Nelson – 48nd US Colored Infantry, W-Y AND 48th US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

NAID: 55371692   NAID File Unit: 55371689     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48nd US Colored Infantry, W-Y AND 48th US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19423369

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bovina

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Scott

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 6’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55371692

NAID File Unit: 55371689

Microform: M2000

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