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Nelson, Thomas – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Thomas Nelson – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45868870   NAID File Unit: 45868868     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19443155

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 31, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: waterman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 45868870

NAID File Unit: 45868868

Microform: M1823

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