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Nelson, John – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

John Nelson – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38742422   NAID File Unit: 38742420     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500895

Company: 

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 25,

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pine Bluff

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Robeson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38742422

NAID File Unit: 38742420

Microform: M1818

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