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Ratliff, Nelson – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Nelson Ratliff – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55373266   NAID File Unit: 55373264     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19424049

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bovina

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Rutherford

Town born: 

Occupation: Stone cutter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55373266

NAID File Unit: 55373264

Microform: M2000

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