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Nelson, James – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

James Nelson – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45770918   NAID File Unit: 45770916     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19410175

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 2, 1864

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Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

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Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45770918

NAID File Unit: 45770916

Microform: M1823

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