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Nelson, Major – Age 39, Year: 1863 – 54th US Colored Infantry

Major Nelson – 54th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55610450   NAID File Unit: 55610448     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 54th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  54 infantry

ID: 19467529

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 21,

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Slave

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55610450

NAID File Unit: 55610448

Microform: M2000

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