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Vaughn, Nelson – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Nelson Vaughn – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42474923   NAID File Unit: 42474920     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19426972

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 30, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cincinnati

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Molatto

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 42474923

NAID File Unit: 42474920

Microform: M1822

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