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Nelson, John – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 49th US Colored Infantry

John Nelson – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55401568   NAID File Unit: 55401565     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19435528

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: St. Louis

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

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: 55401568

NAID File Unit: 55401565

Microform: M2000

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