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Nelson, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

William Nelson – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56976809   NAID File Unit: 56976806     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19418194

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 6, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Delaware

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Bracken

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56976809

NAID File Unit: 56976806

Microform: M1824

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