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Nixon, Joseph – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Joseph Nixon – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38833012   NAID File Unit: 38833010     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19415878

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Edenton

Occupation: Svt

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38833012

NAID File Unit: 38833010

Microform: M1817

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