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Nelson, William – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Nelson – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38307342   NAID File Unit: 38307340     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481031

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 30, 1865

Enlisted state: none listed

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Tipton

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38307342

NAID File Unit: 38307340

Microform: M1818

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