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Nelson, William – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Nelson – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38596132   NAID File Unit: 38596128     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19493832

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 19,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Providence

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: NEW YORK

Occupation: Butcher

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Drk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38596132

NAID File Unit: 38596128

Microform: M1818

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