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Nelson, Samuel – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 30th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Nelson – 30th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57125708   NAID File Unit: 57125705     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 30th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  30 infantry

ID: 19461799

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Baltimore

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57125708

NAID File Unit: 57125705

Microform: M1824

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