Civil War Sailors Record of Nelson H. Cross
| Name of sailor: | Nelson H. Cross |
| Rank: | Landsman |
| Age: | 24 |
| Occupation: | None |
| Place of birth: | Canada |
| 5' 4" | |
| Complexion: | Fair |
| Eye color: | Grey |
| Hair color: | Brown |
| Marks and scars: | None |
| Marital status: | |
| Number of children: | 0 |
| Residence: | |
| Date of enlistment: | 27 Oct. 1864 |
| Place of enlistment: | Kittery |
| Term of service: | 3 years |
| Date left service: | 31 May 1866 |
| How left service: | Discharged |
| Ships: | Vandalia |
| Remarks: | Volunteer for the town of Dayton |
| Rate Last Cruise: | |
| Can Read?: | |
| Can Write?: | |
| Vaccinated?: | |
| Bounty paid: | $0 |
| Money advanced: | $0 |
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Source citation: "Civil War Sailors," database, Maine Genealogy (https://www.mainegenealogy.net/civil_war_navy_record.asp?id=619 : accessed 25 Oct. 2025), entry for Nelson H. Cross, citing Civil War Sailors database, Maine State Archives.
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