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Perry, Nelson – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Nelson Perry – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38492692   NAID File Unit: 38492690     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490864

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Paducah

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Guilford

Town born: Guilford

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38492692

NAID File Unit: 38492690

Microform: M1818

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