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Wellington, Nelson – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Nelson Wellington – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45877618   NAID File Unit: 45877615     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19445851

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 2

Enlisted date: August 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Greensburg

Residence

State born: 

County born: 

Town born: [blank]

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45877618

NAID File Unit: 45877615

Microform: M1823

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