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Nelson, Robert – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Robert Nelson – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55530314   NAID File Unit: 55530312     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464425

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 10, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Warrenton

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Clarke

Town born: 

Occupation: House Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55530314

NAID File Unit: 55530312

Microform: M2000

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