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Nelson, Lewis – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Lewis Nelson – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42499658   NAID File Unit: 42499655     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19436309

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Springfield

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Boyd

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: black

Hair color: brown

Record Info

NAID: 42499658

NAID File Unit: 42499655

Microform: M1822

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