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Pinkney, Simon – Age 17, Year: 1863 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Simon Pinkney – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45803852   NAID File Unit: 45803849     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19420712

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 11, 1863

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HILTON HEAD

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Pinckney Island

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 45803852

NAID File Unit: 45803849

Microform: M1823

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