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Nelson, Norris – Age 16, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Norris Nelson – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22318607   NAID File Unit: 22318604     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19475241

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 26, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Black River

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Yazoo

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: Blk.

Record Info

NAID: 22318607

NAID File Unit: 22318604

Microform: M1818

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