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Nelson, James – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

James Nelson – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53628090   NAID File Unit: 53628088     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19423254

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 9, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: ROCHESTER

Residence

State born: West Indies

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53628090

NAID File Unit: 53628088

Microform: M1994

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