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Bell, Simon – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Simon Bell – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55385295   NAID File Unit: 55385293     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19430382

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Transylvania Landing

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Morehouse

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55385295

NAID File Unit: 55385293

Microform: M2000

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