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Nelson, George – Age 42, Year: 1863 – 50th US Colored Infantry

George Nelson – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55443952   NAID File Unit: 55443950     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19453378

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 12,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: LOUISVILLE

Occupation: Porter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55443952

NAID File Unit: 55443950

Microform: M2000

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