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Nelson, William – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

William Nelson – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55830248   NAID File Unit: 55830245     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19432373

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 28, 1864

Enlisted state: ???

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55830248

NAID File Unit: 55830245

Microform: M1993

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