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Nelson, Joseph – Age 38, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Nelson – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38645130   NAID File Unit: 38645128     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19496033

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 18, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: London

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Wayne

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38645130

NAID File Unit: 38645128

Microform: M1818

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