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Blake, Simon – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Simon Blake – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55878302   NAID File Unit: 55878299     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19446760

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 29, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: Greene

Enlisted town: greenville

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: CHARLESTON

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55878302

NAID File Unit: 55878299

Microform: M1993

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