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O’Neal, Nelson – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Nelson O'Neal – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38862069   NAID File Unit: 38862067     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19427410

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Haynes Bluff

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Carroll

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38862069

NAID File Unit: 38862067

Microform: M1817

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