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Young, Nelson – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Nelson Young – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38366572   NAID File Unit: 38366570     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19484016

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: August 27, 1863

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Slave

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38366572

NAID File Unit: 38366570

Microform: M1818

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