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Nelson, Perry – Age 17, Year: 1863 – 19th US Colored Infantry

Perry Nelson – 19th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42615081   NAID File Unit: 42615077     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 19th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  19 infantry

ID: 19461089

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: Somerset

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Talbot

Town born: 

Occupation: woodchopper

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42615081

NAID File Unit: 42615077

Microform: M1822

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