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Nelson, Peter – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Peter Nelson – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53628029   NAID File Unit: 53628027     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19423290

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Taunton

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Caseli

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53628029

NAID File Unit: 53628027

Microform: M1994

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