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Nelson, Thomas – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Thomas Nelson – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55797915   NAID File Unit: 55797913     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19420298

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 25, 1863

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: [blank]

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Pitt

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55797915

NAID File Unit: 55797913

Microform: M1993

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