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Radford, Nelson – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Nelson Radford – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38744492   NAID File Unit: 38744489     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19501021

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 30, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Christian

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 6’ 1“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38744492

NAID File Unit: 38744489

Microform: M1818

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