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Nelson, Joseph – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 54th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Nelson – 54th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55557217   NAID File Unit: 55557215     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 54th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  54 infantry

ID: 19465423

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 27, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HELENA

Residence

State born: Missouri

County born: Baldwin

Town born: 

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55557217

NAID File Unit: 55557215

Microform: M2000

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