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Nelson, James – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

James Nelson – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53628050   NAID File Unit: 53628048     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19423298

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Waterford

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Nelson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53628050

NAID File Unit: 53628048

Microform: M1994

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