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Young, Nelson – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Nelson Young – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38815720   NAID File Unit: 38815718     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19412226

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38815720

NAID File Unit: 38815718

Microform: M1817

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