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Nelson, William – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Morgan-Pernell

William Nelson – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Morgan-Pernell

NAID: 45616060   NAID File Unit: 45616057     Microform: M1801

Military Service

Unit: 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Morgan-Pernell

Regiment:  55 infantry massachusetts

ID: 19406875

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 16,

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Readville

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Highland

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 45616060

NAID File Unit: 45616057

Microform: M1801

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