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Nickels, William – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 49th US Colored Infantry

William Nickels – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55401705   NAID File Unit: 55401702     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19435572

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55401705

NAID File Unit: 55401702

Microform: M2000

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