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Gadson, Simon – Age 19, Year: 1862 – 33rd US Colored Infantry

Simon Gadson – 33rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46340518   NAID File Unit: 46340515     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 33rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  33 infantry

ID: 19428303

Company: K

Year: 1862

Year Enlisted: 1862

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 19, 1862

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: Beaufort

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: CHARLESTON

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: brown

Hair color: dark

Record Info

NAID: 46340518

NAID File Unit: 46340515

Microform: M1992

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