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Gentry, Simpson – Age 45, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Simpson Gentry – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38682558   NAID File Unit: 38682555     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19497198

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 30, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Maysville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Fleming

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38682558

NAID File Unit: 38682555

Microform: M1818

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