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Nelson, Richard – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 22nd US Colored Infantry

Richard Nelson – 22nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45830385   NAID File Unit: 45830382     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 22nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  22 infantry

ID: 19432076

Company: J

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: Philadelphia

Enlisted town: PHILADELPHIA

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Howard

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45830385

NAID File Unit: 45830382

Microform: M1823

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