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Nelson, George – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 32nd US Colored Infantry

George Nelson – 32nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46321125   NAID File Unit: 46321122     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 32nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  32 infantry

ID: 19419274

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 7, 1864

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: Ocean

Enlisted town: PLUMSTEAD

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Lancaster

Town born: LANCASTER

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 46321125

NAID File Unit: 46321122

Microform: M1992

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