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Nelson, Nathan – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Nathan Nelson – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38453736   NAID File Unit: 38453734     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488831

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Adams

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: copper

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38453736

NAID File Unit: 38453734

Microform: M1818

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