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Parks, Nelson – Age 37, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Nelson Parks – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22319304   NAID File Unit: 22319301     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19475333

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 28, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Wayne

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 37

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22319304

NAID File Unit: 22319301

Microform: M1818

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