NELSON, Thomas

IL 47th Inf Co C Re-organized. Residence: Not shown. Born in Norway. Civil War: Soldier. Age 26. Blue eyes, dark hair, dark complexion, 5’4”. Enlisted for three years on 22 Feb 1864 at Black River, Mississippi. Mustered 7 Mar 1864 at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Private. Transferred to Company H. Promoted to Corporal. Discharged from the service 13 Nov 1865 per War Department special order 599. Sources: (ILSA reel 17 p50)