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Nelson, Henry – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Henry Nelson – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55401551   NAID File Unit: 55401548     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19435525

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 25,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Grand Gulf

Residence

State born: 

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55401551

NAID File Unit: 55401548

Microform: M2000

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