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Preston, Nelson – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Nelson Preston – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53681198   NAID File Unit: 53681195     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19439897

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pittsburgh

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Allegany

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53681198

NAID File Unit: 53681195

Microform: M1994

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