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White, Nelson – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Nelson White – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38511232   NAID File Unit: 38511230     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  9 artillery

ID: 19492128

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Porter

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Appomattox

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38511232

NAID File Unit: 38511230

Microform: M1818

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