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Perkins, Nelson – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 44th US Colored Infantry

Nelson Perkins – 44th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53654460   NAID File Unit: 53654457     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 44th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  44 infantry

ID: 19433109

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Shelby

Town born: 

Occupation: Cook

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53654460

NAID File Unit: 53654457

Microform: M1994

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