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Sidney, Simon – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Simon Sidney – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35835923   NAID File Unit: 35835920     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19409384

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 4, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Mason's Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Richmond

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black scar on back left hand

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 35835923

NAID File Unit: 35835920

Microform: M1819

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