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Nelson, John – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Nelson – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38356116   NAID File Unit: 38356096     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483478

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 11, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38356116

NAID File Unit: 38356096

Microform: M1818

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