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Smith, Nelson – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Nelson Smith – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53632454   NAID File Unit: 53632452     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19425026

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 7, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Frankford

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 73/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53632454

NAID File Unit: 53632452

Microform: M1994

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