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Pointer, Nelson – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Nelson Pointer – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55890872   NAID File Unit: 55890869     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19450825

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NASHVILLE

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Nelson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55890872

NAID File Unit: 55890869

Microform: M1993

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