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Simmonds, Eli – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 44th US Colored Infantry

Eli Simmonds – 44th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53656687   NAID File Unit: 53656684     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 44th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  44 infantry

ID: 19433772

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Fairfield

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53656687

NAID File Unit: 53656684

Microform: M1994

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