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Ward, Nelson – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Nelson Ward – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45876754   NAID File Unit: 45876740     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19445680

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 2, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Greenfield

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Sherman

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45876754

NAID File Unit: 45876740

Microform: M1823

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