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DeWitt, Simon M – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Simon M DeWitt – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

NAID: 57042932   NAID File Unit: 57042929     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Regiment:  29 infantry volunteer

ID: 19441715

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 23, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: bridgeport

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: New York

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 41/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 57042932

NAID File Unit: 57042929

Microform: M1824

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