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Yompson, Nelson – Age 35, Year: 1863 – 54th US Colored Infantry

Nelson Yompson – 54th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55617215   NAID File Unit: 55617213     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 54th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  54 infantry

ID: 19467807

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 27, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: St. Louis

Occupation: Slave

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 83/4“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55617215

NAID File Unit: 55617213

Microform: M2000

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