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Nelson, Robert – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Robert Nelson – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42468420   NAID File Unit: 42468418     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19424051

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Shelbyville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Lincoln

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42468420

NAID File Unit: 42468418

Microform: M1822

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