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Withrow, Nelson – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Nelson Withrow – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38669489   NAID File Unit: 38669487     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19496591

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: September 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

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Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38669489

NAID File Unit: 38669487

Microform: M1818

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