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Simes, Lewis – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Lewis Simes – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

NAID: 39084130   NAID File Unit: 39084127     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19408288

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4, 1863

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: Salem

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39084130

NAID File Unit: 39084127

Microform: M1821

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