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Nelson, Moses – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

Moses Nelson – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56976760   NAID File Unit: 56976757     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19418139

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Delaware

Residence

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

County born: Mason

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56976760

NAID File Unit: 56976757

Microform: M1824

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