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Nelson, Washington – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Washington Nelson – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55588619   NAID File Unit: 55588617     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19466576

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Corinth

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55588619

NAID File Unit: 55588617

Microform: M2000

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