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Bess, Simon – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Simon Bess – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55743772   NAID File Unit: 55743769     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19400497

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 19, 1863

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Berne

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Wayne

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55743772

NAID File Unit: 55743769

Microform: M1993

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