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Nelson, Thomas – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 54th US Colored Infantry

Thomas Nelson – 54th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55557248   NAID File Unit: 55557246     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 54th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  54 infantry

ID: 19465441

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HELENA

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 11/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55557248

NAID File Unit: 55557246

Microform: M2000

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