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Smith, Nelson – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 14th US Colored Infantry

Nelson Smith – 14th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42430367   NAID File Unit: 42430363     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  14 infantry

ID: 19410829

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 2

Enlisted date: October 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cincinnati

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 83/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42430367

NAID File Unit: 42430363

Microform: M1822

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