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Nelson, Jerret – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Jerret Nelson – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38307257   NAID File Unit: 38307255     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481028

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 2

Enlisted date: February 18, 1865

Enlisted state: Wisconsin (Wis. or Wisc.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Janesville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 1/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38307257

NAID File Unit: 38307255

Microform: M1818

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